Shock Absorber, AWD

Shock Absorber, AWD

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Remove wheel.

- Remove wheel housing liner.

For the Left Shock Absorber Only

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

Continuation for Both Sides

- Remove coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] All Wheel Drive (AWD).

- 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 from the shock absorber mount.

Continuation for Both Sides

- Remove bolt - arrow -.





- Remove shock absorber.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

• 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 ] Rear Axle In Curb Weight Position.

Note the shock absorber installation position.





The left and right rear dampening adjustment valve 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 bolt - arrow -.





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

- Install coil spring. Refer to => [ Installing ] All Wheel Drive (AWD).

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

Tightening Specifications