Air Spring Shock Absorber Boot, Replacing: Notes

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm :VAG1332

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Fill the air spring shock absorber with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Remove the air spring shock absorber -1- from wheel bearing housing -arrow-.

Fig 1: Spring Shock Absorber And Threaded Connection

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-- Remove the boot from the air spring.

-- Tilt the air spring shock absorber inward and remove the boot -1- between the wheel bearing housing and the air spring shock absorber -arrow-.

Fig 2: Air Spring Shock Absorber Boot

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-- Check the boot -1- for damage.

Fig 3: Check The Rolling Bellows -1- For Damage.

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The surface must be regular and uniform.

Installing

Fig 4: Air Spring Shock Absorber Boot

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

CAUTION:

Always make sure the new boot is not damaged before installing it.

Pay Close Attention the Constriction Between the Wheel Bearing Housing and the Air Spring Shock Absorber -arrow- when Installing the Boot -1-.

-- Engage the boot groove at the shock absorber.

-- Fill the air spring shock absorber with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .