Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Description and Operation

Shock Absorber

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Shock Absorber Set (T10001)





1 - Self-locking nut

• 25 Nm

• Always replace

• Loosening and tightening => [ Loosening and tightening bolted connection for
shock absorber mount ]

2 - Shock absorber mounting

3 - Buffer stop

4 - Protective sleeve

5 - Shock Absorbers

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Rear Suspension

• Note different vehicle versions, see vehicle data plate.=> [ Explanations of the production
control numbers (PR number) ] Application and ID

• Faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal, refer to => [ Front Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying ] [1][2]Front Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying

• Check removed shock absorber, refer to => [ Shock Absorbers, Removed, Checking ] Shock Absorbers, Removed, Checking

Loosening and tightening bolted connection for shock absorber mount





1 Ratchet (commercially available)
2 Socket (T10001/10)
3 Ratchet (T10001/11)
4 Socket (T10001/2)