Overview - Shock Absorber, RS Competition

Fig 1: Exploded View Shock Absorber, RS Competition

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1. Nut
   • 70 Nm + 180°
   • Replace after removing
   • Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
2. Rear Lower Transverse Link
3. Shock Absorber
   • Removing and installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Note the installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
   • 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 .
4. Cover
5. Nut
   • 20 Nm
   • Replace after removing
6. Shock Absorber Mount
   • Removing and installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, RS COMPETITION .
   • Note the installation position. Refer to Installing => The adjuster -2- for the rebound damping at the shock absorber -1- must be centered to the shock absorber mount -3-. .
7. Bolt
   • 50 Nm + 90°
   • Replace after removing
8. Stop Buffer
   • Mind the installation position: the ledge must point upward.
9. Bolt
   • Replace after removing

Shock Absorber Location

Fig 2: Shock Absorber Location

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• The adjuster -1- for the pressure stage at the shock absorber -2- must point forward.