Dust Shield: Service and Repair

Air Spring Shock Absorber Boot

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester (VAS 5051B)

Removing

- Remove the wheel.

- Bleed the air spring shock absorber with the (VAS 5051B).

- Remove the air spring shock absorber - 1 - from wheel bearing housing - arrow -.






- Remove the boot from the air spring.

- Tilt the air spring shock absorber inward and remove the boot - 1 - between the wheel bearing housing and the air spring shock absorber - arrow -.






- Check the rolling bellows - 1 - for damage.






The surface must be regular and uniform.

Installing






Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Always make sure the new boot is not damaged before installing it.

• Pay close attention the constriction between the wheel bearing housing and the air spring damper- arrow - when installing the boot - 1 -.

- Engage the boot groove at the shock absorber.

- Fill the air spring shock absorber using the (VAS 5051B).

- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to => [ Wheel Bolt Torque Specification ] [1][2]Specifications.

Tightening Specifications