Shock Absorber, Fwd

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
• Shock absorber set T10001
• Magnetic ride Shock Absorber Prism T40129
• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B

1. Shock Absorbers
   • Only shock absorbers with the same part number may be installed on the left and right.
   • Removing and installing, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER .
   • Be aware of the various suspension versions, refer to PR NUMBER EXPLANATIONS .
   • Faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal, refer to REAR GAS-FILLED STRUT, VENTING .
   • Check removed shock absorber, refer to SHOCK ABSORBERS, REMOVED, CHECKING .
   • On vehicles with electronically-controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), the control position must be reprogrammed each time a shock absorber is replaced using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B.
2. Protective Tube
3. Buffer Stop
4. Washer
   • Installed on vehicles with electronically controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride).
5. Shock Absorber Mounting
6. Nut
   • 25 Nm
   • Always replace after removing it.
7. Magnetic Ride Shock Absorber Cover
   • Always replace after removing it.
   • It is not possible to remove without destroying.
8. Standard Shock Absorber Cover

1 - Ratchet (commercially available)

2 - Socket wrench 21 mm T10001/9

3 - Ratchet T10001/11

4 - Socket wrench 21 mm T10001/1

Magnetic Ride Shock Absorber 

-- Tighten piston rod in vise as shown in the illustration using T40129 -1-.

-- Remove cover -3- upward and disconnect connector -2- from piston rod. (it is not possible to remove without destroying)

-- Remove nut -2-.