Shock Absorber, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Servicing

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm :VAG1332 
• Shock Absorber Set:T10001 

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shock Absorber

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1. Stone Chip Protection
2. 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, ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • There are different versions of the suspension. Refer To EXPLANATION OF PRODUCTION CONTROL NUMBERS (PR NUMBER) .
   • Faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal. Refer To REPAIR INFORMATION
   • Shock Absorber, Checking. Refer To REPAIR INFORMATION .
3. Washer
   • Always use
4. Protective Tube
5. Stop Buffer
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. :T10001/9 
3. :T10001/11 
4. :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.