Rear Suspension

Shock Absorber

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Wheel hub support (T10149)

Removing

- Determine dimension - a - from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing before starting work while the vehicle is resting on its wheels.






- Place the vehicle on a hoist.

- Remove the wheel.

- Turn the wheel hub up until a wheel bold hole is on top.

- Install the (T10149) with the wheel bolt - arrow -






- Insert the (T10149) in the (V.A.G 1383 A) and lift the wheel bearing housing slightly.

- Remove bolts - 1 -.

Applies to a Vehicle with Electronically Controlled Damping






- Release and remove the connector - 2 -.

- Remove the fastener - 1 -.

Continuation for All Vehicles






- Release the retaining tabs - A - and remove the stone deflector - 2 -.

- Remove the bolt - 2 - and washer - 1 -.






- Remove the shock absorber downward.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit and Coil Spring Shock Absorber Assembly Overview ] Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit and Coil Spring Shock Absorber Assembly Overview.

• Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Therefore, do not pull the threaded connections on the wheel suspension tightly until the vehicle is positioned in the curb weight or control position.

• Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position on vehicles with coil springs, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

- Tighten the wheels.