Overview - Shock Absorber

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shock Absorber With Components

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1. Nut
   • Replace after removing
2. Rear Lower Transverse Link
3. Shock Absorber
   • There are different versions. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information for the allocation.
   • Removing and installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Vent and discharge faulty shock absorbers before disposal. Refer to REAR GAS-FILLED SHOCK ABSORBERS, VENTING AND DRAINING
   • Shock Absorber, Checking. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBERS, CHECKING WHEN REMOVED .
   • For equipment versions with electronic damping: "Adapt new control position" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester after replacing.
4. Cover
   • For equipment with electronic damping: with wire retainer
5. Nut
   • 35 Nm
   • Replace after removing
6. Shock Absorber Mount
   • Removing and installing. Refer to Fig 2.
7. Bolt
   • 50 Nm + 90°
   • Replace after removing
8. Additional Spring
9. Protective Cover
   • Installed in the groove on the additional spring
10. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 180°
    • Replace after removing
    • Tighten while in curb weight position, or refer to STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT ON VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION, CHECKING .

Shock Absorber Mount, Removing and Installing

Fig 2: Unlock The Contacts And Remove The Connector Housing

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• Shock absorber is removed.

Equipment Versions with Electronic Damping:

-- Free up the wire on the cover.

-- Unlock the contacts and remove the connector housing from the wire. Refer to the appropriate Service Information. .

-- Remove the wiring guide from the nut.

Continuation for All Versions:

-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

1. Shock Absorber Set - Socket:T10001/3 
2. Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 21mm:V.A.G 1332/7 
3. Counterhold - Shock Absorber - 9mm:T40255 
4. Wire
5. Wrench
6. Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm:VAG 1331A 
7. Shock Absorber Mount

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to OVERVIEW - SHOCK ABSORBER