Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber

• Adaptive chassis DCC shock absorber, AWD, removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber, AWD ] Shock Absorber, AWD.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Remove the wheel.

- Remove the wheel housing liner..

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

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- 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 => [ Before lifting the axle on one side, the vehicle must be secured on both sides to the lift arms of the lift using. ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

- Insert shock absorber and tighten bolts - arrows -.






- Tighten the bolt - arrow -.






• Be sure to install the disc between the wheel bearing housing and the shock absorber.

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

- Install wheel housing liner..

- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to => [ Wheel Bolt Tightening Specification ] [1][2]Specifications.

Tightening Specifications