Overview - Shock Absorber

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shock Absorber With Components

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1. Nut
   • 70 Nm + 180°
   • Always replace after removing
   • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
2. Rear Lower Transverse Link
3. Shock Absorber
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information for the allocation.
   • Removing and installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Vent and discharge faulty shock absorbers before disposal. Refer to REAR GAS-FILLED SHOCK ABSORBERS, VENTING AND DRAINING
   • Shock absorber, checking. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBERS, CHECKING WHEN REMOVED .
   • For equipment versions with electronic damping: "Adapt new control position" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester after replacing.
4. Cover
   • For equipment with electronic damping: with wire retainer
5. Nut
   • 35 Nm
   • Always replace after removing.
6. Shock Absorber Mount
   • Removing and installing. Refer to Fig 2.
7. Bolt
   • 50 Nm + 90°
   • Always replace after removing
8. Additional Spring
9. Protective Cover
   • Installed in the groove on the additional spring
10. Bolt
    • Always replace after removing

Shock Absorber Mount, Removing and Installing

Fig 2: Unlock The Contacts And Remove The Connector Housing

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• Shock absorber is removed.

Equipment Versions with Electronic Damping

-- Free up the wire on the cover.

-- Unlock the contacts and remove the connector housing from the wire. Refer to CONNECTOR HOUSINGS, RELEASING AND DISASSEMBLING .

-- Remove the wiring guide from the nut.

Continuation for All Versions

-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

1. :T10001/1  or :T10001/3 
2. :VAG1332/7 
3. : T40255  or :T10001/10 
4. Wire
5. Wrench
6. :VAG1331 
7. Shock Absorber Mount

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to OVERVIEW - SHOCK ABSORBER