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Self-Leveling Suspension






Shock Absorber, FWD





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

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

2 Protective Cap

3 Protective Tube

4 Buffer Stop

5 Shock Absorber Mounting

6 Nut

M10 x 1.0

25 Nm

Always replace after removal.

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 (T10001/9)

3. Ratchet (T10001/11)

4. Socket (T10001/1)

Tightening Specifications