Shock Absorber, Servicing, Fwd Vehicles: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm VAG1332

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm VAG 1332
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Shock Absorber Set T10001

Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber Set T10001
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Fig 3: Identifying Shock Absorber

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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 ABSORBER, CHECKING .
Washer
- Always use
Protective Pipe
Stop Buffer
Upper Shock Absorber Mount
- Installed position, refer to UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT INSTALLATION POSITION
Nut
- 35 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Loosening and Tightening, refer to LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING THE NUT .
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