Shock Absorber, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Servicing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm VAG1332
• Shock Absorber Set T10001

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber

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1. Stone Chip Protection
2. Shock Absorber
   • Only shock absorbers with the same part number may be installed on the left and right
   • Removing and installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • There are different versions of the suspension. Refer to EXPLANATION OF PRODUCTION CONTROL NUMBERS (PR NUMBER) .
   • Faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION
   • Shock Absorber, Checking. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
3. Washer
   • Always use
4. Protective Tube
5. Stop Buffer
6. Upper Shock Absorber Mount
   • Installed position. Refer to Fig 3
7. Nut
   • 35 Nm
   • Always replace if removed
   • Loosening and Tightening. Refer to Fig 2
8. Cover

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Hex Nut From Shock Absorber

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1. Ratchet (commercially available)
2. Shock Absorber Set - Extension with Counter Holder 1 T10001/9
3. Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet T10001/11
4. Shock Absorber Set - Socket T10001/1

Fig 3: Upper Shock Absorber Mount Installation Position

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-- Install the upper shock absorber mount so it is rotated 90° to the lower shock absorber mount.