Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm:VAG1331

Removing

-- Remove the shock absorber fork. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER FORK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Versions with Air Suspension:

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NOTE:

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Make sure that during the assembly work, no pressure points are created on the air suspension boot.

-- Remove the air line -2- on the residual pressure valve -3-. The air escapes from this.

-- Free up the air line on the bracket -1-.

NOTE:

The residual pressure valve cannot be removed separately.

-- Seal both connections.

Equipment Versions with Electronic Damping:

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-- Remove the cover -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector by releasing the locking ring -2- upward in direction of -arrows-, and remove the connector.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, and remove the suspension strut. Do not damage the CV boots on the steering, the drive axle as well as the boot.