Shock Absorber: Notes

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shock Absorber

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1. Shock Absorbers 
   • Removing and installing, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER .
   • Be aware of the various suspension versions. Refer to VEHICLE DATA LABEL .
2. Protective Cap 
3. Protective Tube 
4. Support Ring 
5. Buffer Stop 
   • For shock absorber with supporting ring.
6. Shock Absorber Mounting 
   • For shock absorber with supporting ring.
7. Nut 
   • M10 x 1.0
   • 25 Nm
   • Always replace if removed.
   • Loosening and tightening, refer to Fig 2.
8. Cover 
9. Shock Absorber Mounting 
   • For shock absorber without supporting ring.
10. Buffer Stop 
    • For shock absorber without supporting ring.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
• Shock absorber set T10001

Procedure 

Disassembling and Assembling 

Loosening and Tightening Bolted Connection for Shock Absorber Mount 

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Hex Nut From Shock Absorber

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1. Ratchet (commercially available) 
2. Socket wrench 21 mm T10001/9 
3. Ratchet T10001/11 
4. Socket wrench 21 mm T10001/1