Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber, Spring

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The overview shows the left side of the vehicle as an example

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shock Absorber And Spring, Multi-Link Suspension

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Bolt
- Always replace after removing
- 50 Nm +45°
Shock Absorber
- Removing and Installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Observe the installation position of the cable tie closure
- Always vent and drain faulty shock absorbers before disposal. Refer to REAR GAS-FILLED SHOCK ABSORBERS, VENTING AND DRAINING .
Upper Spring Support
- Place on body "tab".
Spring
- Removing and Installing. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Clip
- No replacement part
Lower Spring Support
- Spring end rotated up to stop
- When assembling, insert the pin into the spring mount opening on the lower transverse link -arrow-.
Lower Transverse Link
Nut
- Always replace after removing
- Always tighten threaded connection in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
- 70 Nm +180°
Bolt
- Always replace after removing