Shock Absorber, Servicing

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shock Absorber

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1. Shock Absorber
   • Removing and installing. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Always vent and drain faulty shock absorbers before disposal. Refer to DISPOSAL .
   • Shock Absorber, Checking. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
2. Protective Pipe
3. Stop Buffer
4. Shock Absorber Mount
5. Nut
   • 25 Nm
   • Replace after removing.
   • Loosening and tightening. Refer to Fig 4
6. Cover

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm:VAG1331A 
  Fig 2: Identifying Torque Wrench

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• Shock Absorber Set:T10001 
  Fig 3: 18 mm socket from the Shock Absorber Set

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• Commercially available ring socket wrench, such as >>Hazet 6630c-21<<

Shock Absorber Mount Threaded Connection, Loosening and Tightening

Fig 4: Shock Absorber Mount Threaded Connection, Loosening and Tightening

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1. Commercially available ring socket wrench, such as >>Hazet 6630c-21<<
2. Shock Absorber Set - Extension with Counter Holder 1:T10001/9 
3. Commercially Available Ratchet
4. Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm:VAG1331A 
5. Shock Absorber Set - Socket:T10001/1 
6. Shock Absorber Mount

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Slide the protective pipe -1- onto the shock absorber mount -2-.

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-- Install and tighten the cable tie -3-.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SERVICING