Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber, Spring

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1. Nut
   • Replace after removing.
2. Rear Lower Transverse Link
3. Suspension Strut
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
4. Bolt
   • 30 Nm
   • Replace after removing.
5. Clamp
   • Tightening specification: 25 Nm
   • Replace after removing.
   • The clamp ear must face the direction of travel.
   • Tension using the Clamping Pliers :VAG1682A 
6. Protective Boot
7. Nut
   • 40 Nm + 180°
   • Replace after removing.
   • Tighten at standard vehicle height. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
8. Bolt
   • Replace after removing.
9. Shock Absorber Fork
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER FORK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
10. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 180°
    • Replace after removing.
    • Tighten at standard vehicle height. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .