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Shock Absorber: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Disconnect ABS sensor cable at crossmember. Remove coil spring. See COIL SPRING  .
  2. Support trapezoidal link (e.g. using transmission lifter VAG 1383 A and plate VAG 1359/2). Remove shock absorber bolts (2) and nuts (1). See .
  3. Remove lower shock absorber bolt. Remove shock absorber.
    NOTE: Wheel housing liner may have to be removed.
    Fig 1: Removing Shock Absorber
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