Shock Absorber: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Disconnect ABS sensor cable at crossmember. Remove coil spring. See COIL SPRING .
- 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 .
- Remove lower shock absorber bolt. Remove shock absorber.NOTE: Wheel housing liner may have to be removed.