Disassembly and Assembly

Shock Absorber

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 50-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

• Shock Absorber Set (T10001)






1 Stone Chip Protection

2 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 versions of the suspension. Refer to => [ Explanations of the Production Control Numbers (PR number) ] Description and Operation.

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

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

3 Washer

• Always use

4 Protective Tube

5 Stop Buffer

6 Upper Shock Absorber Mount

• Installed position, refer to => [ Upper Shock Absorber Mount Installation Position ]

7 Nut

• 35 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

• Loosening and Tightening, refer to => [ Loosening and Tightening the Nut ]

8 Cover

Loosening and Tightening the Nut





1. Ratchet (commercially available)

2. Socket Wrench 21 mm (T10001/9)

3. Ratchet (T10001/11)

4. Socket Wrench 21 mm (T10001/1)


Upper Shock Absorber Mount Installation Position





- Install the upper shock absorber mount so it is rotated 90° to the lower shock absorber mount.