Rear Suspension

Shock Absorber





1 Shock Absorbers

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Front Wheel Drive

• Note different suspension versions, refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Description and Operation.

2 Protective Cap

3 Protective Tube

4 Support Ring

5 Buffer Stop

• For shock absorber with supporting ring - 4 -

6 Shock Absorber Mounting

• For shock absorber with supporting ring - 4 -

7 Nut

• Always replace after removal

• 25 Nm

• M10 x 1.0

• Loosening and tightening

8 Cover

9 Shock Absorber Mounting

• For shock absorber without supporting ring - 4 -

10 Buffer Stop

• For shock absorber without supporting ring - 4 -

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Shock Absorber Set (T10001)

Disassembling and Assembling

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