Rear Suspension (FWD)

Shock absorbers, absorber overview (Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles)





1 - Gas-filled shock absorber
^ The same version must be installed on both sides

Checking function
Compress shock absorber by hand. It should be possible to press in the piston rod smoothly and with uniform force over the full travel.

The piston rod will return to its initial position if there is sufficient gas pressure in the shock absorber.

If the piston rod does not return to its initial position by itself, the shock absorber may still be good, provided there is no loss of fluid.

2 - Protective cap

3 - Protective tube

4 - Stop buffer

5 - Shock absorber mount

6 - Self-locking hex nut, 25 Nm
^ Always replace if removed
^ Removing

7 - Cover





Removing hex nut from shock absorber
1 - Commercially available ratchet handle
2 - Socket T10001/9
3 - T10001/11
4 - Socket T10001/1