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Shock Absorber, with Torsion Beam Suspension






Shock Absorber, with Torsion Beam Suspension






1 Gas-Filled Strut

Individually replaceable.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Functional Check

Press shock absorber together by hand. In should be possible to push in piston rod smoothly and with uniform force over its entire travel.

When the shock absorber has sufficient gas pressure the piston rod returns to its original starting position.

If the piston rod does not return to its starting position and there is no loss of oil then the shock absorber is still OK.

2 Protective Tube

3 Buffer Stop

4 Shock Absorber Mounting

5 Nut

25 Nm

Self-locking.

Always replace if removed.

Removing, refer to => [ Removing Nut from the Gas-Filled Strut ]

6 Cap

Removing Nut from the Gas-Filled Strut





1. Ratchet (commercially available)

2. Socket wrench 21 mm (T10001/9)

3. (T10001/11)

4. Socket wrench 21 mm (T10001/1)