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Shock Absorber, FWD






Shock Absorber, FWD

Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, FWD, Servicing => [ Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, FWD ] Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, FWD






1 Shock Absorbers

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

There are different suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID and to the vehicle data label.

2 Cap

3 Protective Tube

4 Support ring

Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

5 Stop Buffer

For shock absorber with supporting ring => [ (Item 4) Support ring ]

Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

6 Shock Absorber Mount

For shock absorber with supporting ring => [ (Item 4) Support ring ]

Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

7 Nut

25 Nm

M10 x 1.0

Always replace if removed.

loosening and tightening => [ Loosening and tightening bolted connection for shock absorber mount ]

8 Cover

9 Shock Absorber Mount

For shock absorber without supporting ring => [ (Item 4) Support ring ]

Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

10 Stop Buffer

For shock absorber without supporting ring => [ (Item 4) Support ring ]

Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog

Shock absorber, disassembling and assembling

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench (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