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 noise insulation.

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






- Remove the bolt - 2 -.

- Disconnect connections - 1 - and - 3 -.






- Remove the coupling rod - 2 -.

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






• 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 downward from the shock absorber tube and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Suspension Strut with Bracket, Shock Absorber, Upper Control Arm and Tower Brace Assembly Overview ] Suspension Strut With Bracket, Shock Absorber, Upper Control Arm and Tower Brace Assembly Overview.

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

• On vehicles with electronically controlled damping, make sure the T-pin - arrow - fits into the groove in the shock absorber fork when being installed.






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

- Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, 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 VAS 5051B ] Testing and Inspection.

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

- Tighten wheel.

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