Rear Suspension Strut Overview, Standard: Notes
CAUTION:
- As assembled, the coil spring is compressed and under load. Avoid personal injury by using a suitable spring compressor tool when servicing the coil spring assembly.
- If the tools shown in the illustrations are unavailable, spring compressor 1117 or an equivalent tool can be used.
- Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the tool you are using.
NOTE:
Install suspension strut in Spring Mounting Tool: VAG1752/2 or equivalent to disassemble REAR SUSPENSION STRUT .
- Self-locking nut
- Always replace
- 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
- Bonded rubber bushing
- Install with talcum
- Upper spring seat
- Damping ring
- Install with talcum
- Left and right sides different
- Installation position Fig. 1 Installation position of damping ring
- Spacer tube
- Washer
- Bump stop
- Install in protective sleeve
- Protective sleeve
- Coil spring
- Can be replaced individually
- Refer to vehicle data plate for spring type before replacing
- Imprint on vehicle data plate: 1BA = Standard version
- Color code on spring points to lower spring seat
- Install on lower spring seat so the end of the spring coil contacts spring seat stop
- Ends of coil spring must cover all three holes in upper spring seat
- Protective cap
- Install on shock absorber
- Lower spring seat
- With stop for coil spring
- Installation position Fig. 2 Installation position of lower spring seat
- Shock absorber
- Can be replaced individually
- Shock absorber shaft thread size: M10
- Use proper disposal procedures for removed shock absorbers before scrapping
- Before replacing, check vehicle identification plate
- Imprint on vehicle data plate: 1BA = Standard versionNOTE:
Vehicles with sports suspension are equipped with gas shock absorbers.
Checking conventional shock absorbers (removed)
-- Hold shock absorber upright.
-- Check operation by extending and compressing by hand.
- Resistance must be even and smooth over entire stroke
Shock absorbers that have been stored for a long period of time may need to be pumped several times.
Faulty shock absorbers make thumping noises while driving.
If shock absorbers are working properly, slight traces of oil on shock absorber do not necessarily mean it must be replaced. Too much oil lost will result in a "flat spot" during extension and compression.