Shock Absorbers Vehicles With FWD, Assembly Overview

1. Gas-filled shock absorber
^ Can be replaced individually
Replacement parts catalog
^ Checking shock absorber for leaks and noises
Special Information Suspension Wheels Steering No. 3
^ Disposal: observe environmental regulations
Functional check
Press shock absorber together by hand. Piston rod must move over its complete length smoothly with even force.
When shock absorber has sufficient gas pressure piston rod returns to its original starting Position.
If piston rod does not return to starting position and there is no loss of oil, shock absorber is OK.
2. Protective cap
3. Protective tube
4. Stop buffer
5. Shock absorber bushing
6. Selflocking nut
^ 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
^ Removing see Fig. 1
^ Always replace
7. Cover

Special tools and equipment





^ T10001 Shock absorber tool set





Fig. 1 Shock absorber nut, removing
1. Ratchet handle, locally available
2. T10001/9 Socket
3. T10001/11 4-T10001/1 Socket