Shock Absorber Fork

Shock Absorber Fork

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spreader (3424)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Ball joint puller (T40010 A)

Removing






- Remove the wheel.

- Remove the nuts - 1 - and the cover - 2 -.

- Remove noise insulation.

- In vehicles with level control system sensor, unscrew nut - 2 -.






- Remove the bolt - 2 -.

Vehicles through 08.07






- Disconnect connections - 1 - and - 2 -.

- Remove the coupling rod - 3 -.

Vehicles from 09.07






- Disconnect connections - 1 - and - 3 -.

- Remove the coupling rod - 2 -.

Continuation for all vehicles






- Remove the nut - 1 - from the tie rod end joint pin - 2 - until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold when loosening.

To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.






- Press off track rod ball joint from wheel bearing housing using (T40010 A). Remove the nut.

- Remove the bolt - 3 -.






- Separate the threaded connection - 1 - and guide the control arm out and tilt it forward.

• To remove the bolt - 1 -, turn the steering gear all the way to the left or right depending on the side of the vehicle.

- Remove the bolt - 1 -.






- Insert (3424) into slot of wheel bearing housing.






- Using a ratchet and the (3424) , open the wheel bearing housing slot.

- Pull the shock absorber fork - 1 - downward from the shock absorber tube and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Install the coupling rod. Refer to => [ Coupling Rod ] Coupling Rod.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Mounting Bracket, Shock Absorber Fork, Upper Control Arm and Tower Brace Overview ] Service and Repair.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Track Control Arm ] Track Control Arm.

• When connecting, make sure the T-pins - arrow - engage in the shock absorber fork groove.






• Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

- Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Suspension.

- On vehicles with automatic headlamp range control system, perform a basic setting on the headlamps.

- If the vehicle level sensor was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed. Refer to => [ Control Position, Programming using Vehicle Diagnostic Tester ] Testing and Inspection.

- If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module (J759) must be recalibrated. Refer to => [ Lane Assist Calibration Procedure ] Lane Assist Calibration Procedure.

- Tighten wheel.

- Axle alignment is required, see Table. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.