GLI

Shock Absorber






1 Shock Absorbers

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber.

• 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

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

4 Shock Absorber Mounting

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

5 Nut

• 25 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

• Loosening and tightening, refer to => [ Loosening and Tightening Bolted Connection for Shock Absorber Mount ].

6 Cover

Disassembling and Assembling

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

• Shock Absorber Set (T10001)

Loosening and Tightening Bolted Connection for Shock Absorber Mount





1. Ratchet (commercially available)

2. Socket Wrench 21 mm (T10001/9)

3. Ratchet (T10001/11)

4. Socket Wrench 21 mm (T10001/1)


Tightening Specification