Rear Shock Absorber

Rear Shock Absorber






1 Shock Absorber with Left and Right Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve (N338/N339)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Shock Absorber ] Rear Shock Absorber.

2 Protective Cap

3 Protective Tube

4 Buffer Stop

5 Shock Absorber Mounting

6 Nut

• M10 x 1.0

• 25 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

• Loosening and tightening, refer to => [ Loosening and Tightening Bolted Connection for Shock Absorber Mount ].

7 Cover

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 wrench 21 mm (T10001/9)

3. Ratchet (T10001/11)

4. Socket wrench 21 mm (T10001/1)


Tightening specification