Rear Suspension

Shock Absorber

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)

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

• Engine-/Gearbox Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Wheel Hub Support (T10149)

• Shock Absorber Set (T10001)

Removing

- Remove the rear wheel.

- Remove wheel housing liner.

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

- Attach the (T10149) using a wheel bolt as illustrated.






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

• Ignore - a -.

- Disconnect the connector - 1 - (if equipped).






- Remove the bolts - arrows -.

- If it is necessary to replace the shock absorber, release the tabs - 1 - and remove the stone chip protection - 2 -.






- Remove the bolt - arrow - and the washer between the wheel bearing housing and the shock absorber.






- Compress the shock absorber as much as possible and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Shock Absorber Overview ] Shock Absorber Overview.

• Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension bolts when vehicle is in 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 into Curb Weight Position ] Description and Operation.

• For vehicles with air spring suspension, lift wheel suspension in control position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Air Suspension, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

- Installing wheel housing liner.

- Install the rear wheel.