Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, AWD

Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, AWD

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Remove the wheel.

- Remove the wheel housing liner.

For the left shock absorber only

- Remove the left rear level control system sensor (G76) from the lower transverse link.

Continuation for both sides

- Remove coil spring => [ Coil Spring, AWD ] Coil Spring, AWD.

- Disconnect the connector and remove the wire from the shock absorber






- Remove the shock absorber bolts.






For the left shock absorber only

- Remove the rear body acceleration sensor (G343) from the shock absorber mount.

Continuation for both sides

- 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 => [ Measure dimension -a-. ] Rear Suspension!

Note the shock absorber installation position.






The left and right rear dampening adjustment valve (N338/N339) must point toward the outside of the rear wheel.

For the left shock absorber only

- Mount the rear body acceleration sensor (G343) on the shock absorber mount






- Mount the retainer on the shock absorber mount from the rear, so that the retainer tabs - 1 - fit into the depressions on the shock absorber mount.

- Turn the retainer forward so that it contact the shock absorber mount.

The tab - arrow - is used for adjusting the rear body acceleration sensor (G343) retainer.



Continuation for both sides

- Install the shock absorber and tighten the bolts.

- Tighten the bolt - arrow -.






- Connect the connector to the left and right rear dampening adjustment valve (N338/N339).

- Install coil spring Coil Spring, AWD.

For the left shock absorber only

- Connect the left rear level control system sensor (G76) to lower transverse link.

Continuation for both sides

- Install wheel housing liner.

- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to => [ Tightening Specification for Mounting Wheels ] Specifications.

Tightening Specifications