Overview - Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber, Spring

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

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

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Bolt
- 50 Nm +45°
- Replace after removing.
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
- 70 Nm +180°
- Replace after removing.
- Always tighten threaded connection in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, REAR AXLE .
Bolt
- Replace after removing.