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Running gear, axles, steering

Repairing shock absorber

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Tightening torque found on this page
Repairing shock absorber
1 - Shock absorber

Removing and installing → Chapter

Defective shock absorbers must always be degassed and drained before disposal → Chapter

Checking shock absorber following removal → Chapter

2 - Protective tube
3 - Bump stop
4 - Shock absorber mounting
5 - Nut

Renew after removing

Loosening and tightening → Fig.

25 N·m

6 - Cover

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Repairing shock absorber

Shock absorber set -T10001-

Ring spanner insert (commercial type, e.g. »Hazet 6630c-21«)
Repairing shock absorber

Loosening and tightening threaded connection for shock absorber mounting

1 - Ring spanner insert (commercial type, e.g. »Hazet 6630c-21«)
2 - Socket -T10001/9-
3 - Commercially available ratchet handle
4 - Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
5 - Socket -T10001/1-
6 - Shock absorber mounting

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
Repairing shock absorber
  • Slide protective tube -1- onto shock absorber mounting -2-.
  • Fit cable tie -3- and tighten.
Note

The fastener -arrow- of the cable tie -3- must be located within area -a-.

Specified torques

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Repairing shock absorber

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