Shock Absorber, Servicing

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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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Stone chip protection
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 .
- There are different versions of the suspension, refer to PRODUCTION CONTROL NUMBER (PR NUMBER) EXPLANATIONS .
- Always vent and drain faulty shock absorbers before disposal, refer to REAR GAS-FILLED STRUT, VENTING .
- Shock Absorber, Checking, refer to SHOCK ABSORBERS, CHECKING WHEN REMOVED .
Washer
- Always use
Protective Pipe
Stop Buffer
Upper Shock Absorber Mount
- Installed position, refer to Fig 3
Nut
- 35 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Loosening and Tightening, refer to Fig 2
Cover

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Hex Nut From Shock Absorber

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