Rear Shock Absorber, FWD

Rear Shock Absorber, FWD

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Remove the wheel.

- Remove the wheel housing liner.

For the Left Shock Absorber Only

- Remove the left rear level control system sensor (G76) from the lower transverse link.

Continuation for Both Sides

- Remove coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

- Disconnect the connector and remove the wire from the shock absorber






- Remove the shock absorber bolts.






For the Left Shock Absorber Only

- Remove the rear body acceleration sensor (G343) from the shock absorber mount.

Continuation for Both Sides

- Remove bolt - arrow -.






- Remove shock absorber.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• The bolted connections of the shock absorber to the wheel bearing housing must only be fastened when the dimension "a" is achieved! Refer to => [ Measure dimension -a-. ] Rear Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position

Note the shock absorber installation position.






The left and right rear dampening adjustment valve (N338/N339) must point toward the outside of the rear wheel.

For the Left Shock Absorber Only

- Mount the rear body acceleration sensor on the shock absorber mount.






- Mount the retainer on the shock absorber mount from the rear, so that the retainer tabs - 1 - fit into the depressions on the shock absorber mount.

- Turn the retainer forward so that it contact the shock absorber mount.

The tab - arrow - is used for adjusting the rear body acceleration sensor retainer.



Continuation for Both Sides

- Install the shock absorber and tighten the bolts.

- Tighten the bolt - arrow -.






- Connect the connector to the left and right rear dampening adjustment valve.

- Install coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

For the Left Shock Absorber Only

- Connect the left rear level control system sensor to lower transverse link.

Continuation for Both Sides

- Install wheel housing liner.

- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to => [ Tightening Specification for Mounting Wheels ] [1][2]Specifications.

Tightening Specifications