Rear Suspension (AWD)

Shock absorber, removing and installing

Removing
- Remove wheel.





- Unclip wheel speed sensor wire from bracket.
- Open cover - 2 - for connector - 1 -.
- Remove ABS wheel speed sensor from trailing arm housing.





- Partially remove wheel housing liner.
- Place transmission jack V.A.G 1359/2 under the wheel bearing housing and raise it slightly.

CAUTION! Do not raise vehicle further than necessary, to prevent any risk of it falling off the lifting platform.





- Remove upper bolt securing shock absorber - arrow -.

CAUTION! Make sure that the headlight range control linkage is not over-stretched.





- Remove lower bolt securing shock absorber - arrow -.
- Remove shock absorber out of vehicle.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.





- Secure coupling rod to stabilizer bar. Tightening torque: 25 Nm

The vehicle must be standing on its wheels when tightening the bolt connections with bonded rubber bushings.
Otherwise, the bushing would be subject to torsion and its service life shortened.





Use new bolts.

Note: Make sure sufficient clearance between splash plate and brake disc.

- Install rear wheels. Tightening torque for wheel bolts: 120 Nm