Shock Absorber, Removing And Installing: Removing
Before starting work:
-- Determine the curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .
-- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Remove the rear wheel housing liner. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER .
-- Remove the wind deflector from the transverse link. Refer to WIND DEFLECTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Turn the wheel hub, until a wheel bolt hole is at the top.
-- Install the :T10149 with a wheel bolt -2- on the wheel hub.
-- Insert the :T10149 in the :VAS6931 and lift the wheel bearing housing slightly.
There is a risk of an accident when lowering or lifting the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.
- Never lift or lower the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.
- Never leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle any longer than necessary.
-- Equipped on some models: disconnect the connector -1-.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the upper shock absorber fastener.
-- Disconnect the connector -1- and remove the shock absorber -2-.