Shock Absorber Assembly Overview

Shock Absorber Assembly Overview






1 Shock Absorbers

• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber.

• Note different suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

2 Protective Cap

3 Protective Tube

4 Support Ring

5 Buffer Stop

• For shock absorber with supporting ring => [ (Item 4) Support Ring ].

6 Shock Absorber Mounting

• For shock absorber with supporting ring => [ (Item 4) Support Ring ].

7 Nut, 25 Nm

• M10 x 1.0

• Always replace after removal.

• Loosening and tightening, refer to.

8 Cover

9 Shock Absorber Mounting

• For shock absorber without supporting ring => [ (Item 4) Support Ring ].

10 Buffer Stop

• For shock absorber without supporting ring => [ (Item 4) Support Ring ]

Disassembling and Assembling

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Shock absorber set (T10001)

Loosening and tightening bolted connection for shock absorber mount





1. Ratchet (commercially available)

2. Socket (T10001/9)

3. Ratchet (T10001/11)

4. Socket (T10001/1)

Tightening Specifications