Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Loosen the wheel bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheel.

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

- Remove the bolts - 1 - from the shock absorber - 2 -.






- 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 => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

- Insert the shock absorber - 2 - and tighten the bolts - 1 -.






- Tighten the bolt - arrow -.






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

- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to => [ Wheel Bolt Tightening Specification ] Specifications.

Tightening Specifications