Shock Absorber, Air Suspension

Shock Absorber, Air Suspension

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

- Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.

- Remove the wheel.

- Bleed air spring at rear axle. Refer to => [ Air Spring, Bleeding and Filling ] Rear Suspension.

- Disconnect the connector - 2 - and unclip the electrical line.






- Remove the threaded connections - 2 - and pull the wheel housing liner to the side.






- Remove the bolts - 1 -.

- Remove the bolt - 1 -.






- Remove shock absorber.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Air Suspension Assembly Overview ] Air Suspension Assembly Overview.

- Fill the system using the (VAS 5051 A). Refer to => [ System, Venting or Filling ] System, Venting or Filling.

- Install wheel.

- Place vehicle on wheels. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.

- Tighten wheel.