Shock Absorber, FWD

Shock Absorber, FWD

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)






• Shock absorber set (T10001)






• magnetic ride Shock Absorber Prism (T40129) (not pictured)






1 - Shock Absorbers

• only shock absorbers with the same part number may be installed on the left and right

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber

• There are different suspension versions. Refer to => [ PR Number Explanations ] Application and ID and to the vehicle data label.

• faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal => [ Rear Gas-Filled Strut, Venting ] Rear Gas-Filled Strut, Venting

• Shock Absorber, Checking, refer to => [ Shock Absorbers, Checking when Removed ] Shock Absorbers, Checking When Removed

• On vehicles with electronically-controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), the control position must be reprogrammed each time a shock absorber is replaced

2 - Protective Tube

3 - Stop Buffer

4 - Washer

• Installed on vehicles with electronically controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride)

5 - Shock Absorber Mount

6 - Nut

• 25 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

7 - Magnetic Ride Shock Absorber Cover

• Always replace if removed.

• It is not possible to remove without damaging it.

8 - Standard Shock Absorber Cover

Standard Shock Absorber





1 Ratchet (commercially available)
2 Socket Wrench 21 mm (T10001/9)
3 Ratchet (T10001/11)
4 Socket Wrench 21 mm (T10001/1)

Magnetic Ride Shock Absorber






- Tighten piston rod in vise as shown in the illustration using magnetic ride Shock Absorber Prism (T40129) - 1 -.

- Remove the cover - 3 - upward and disconnect the connector - 2 - from piston rod. It is not possible to remove it without damaging it.

- Remove the nut - 2 -.