Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Perform The Following:

Removing

- Loosen the wheel bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheel.

- Remove coil spring. Refer to => [ Spring ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - from the shock absorber - 2 -.






- Remove the bolt - arrow -.






- Remove shock absorber.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

The bolted connections of the shock absorber to the wheel bearing housing must only be fastened when the dimension "a" is achieved!

- Insert the shock absorber - 2 - and tighten the bolts - 1 -.






- Tighten the bolt - arrow -.






- Install coil spring. Refer to => [ Spring ] Service and Repair.

- Install wheel and tighten.

Tightening Specifications