Shock Absorber, AWD

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Torque wrench:V.A.G 1332 
• Shock absorber set:T10001 

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber

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1. Stone Protection Plate
2. 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 .
   • Note different types of suspension versions, see vehicle data plate. Refer To PRODUCTION CONTROL NUMBER (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, CHECKING WHEN REMOVED .
3. Washer
   • Always use.
4. Protective Tube
5. Buffer Stop
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

Loosening and Tightening the Nut

Fig 2: Disassembling And Assembling Shock Absorber

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1. Ratchet (commercially available)
2. Socket wrench 21 mm:T10001/9 
3. Ratchet:T10001/11 
4. Socket wrench 21 mm:T10001/1 

Upper Shock Absorber Mount Installation Position

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.