Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, FWD

Overview - Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, FWD

1. 1
   Lower Spring Support

   • Spring end rotated up to stop
2. 2
   Coil Spring

   • There are different suspension versions.
   • Removing and installing.
3. 3
   Upper Spring Support
4. 4
   Bracket

   • For Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343-
5. 5
   Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343-

   • Removing and installing.
   • Note the installation position of the retainer -item 4-
6. 6
   Bolt

   • 5 N·m
   • Always replace if removed
7. 7
   Bolt

   • 180 N·m
   • Always replace if removedM14 x 1.5 x 85
8. 8
   Bolt

   • 50 N·m + 45º
   • Always replace if removed
   • M10 x 35
9. 9
   Shock Absorber with Left and Right Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve -N338/N339-

   • Removing and installing.
   • There are different versions of the suspension.
10. 10
    Washer
11. 11
    Lower Transverse Link

    • Removing and installing.
12. 12
    Wheel Bearing Housing

    • Removing and installing.

Installation Position Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343- on the Retainer

The tab on the retainer -1- must fit into the recess in the Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343--arrow-.

Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343-, Removing and Installing, FWD

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque Wrench -VAG1410-

Removing

• Remove the wheel.
• Remove the left rear wheel housing liner.
• Disconnect the connector.
• Remove the bolts and remove the Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Caution

The Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343- must never be interchanged with the Front Body Acceleration Sensors. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

• Note the Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343- installation position on the retainer.

The tab on the retainer -1- must fit into the recess in the Right Front Body Acceleration Sensor -G342--arrow-.

Tightening Specifications

Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, FWD, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-

Removing

• Remove the wheel.
• Remove the wheel housing liner.

For the Left Shock Absorber Only

• Remove the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- from the lower transverse link.

Continuation for Both Sides

• Remove coil spring.
• Disconnect the connector and remove the wire from the shock absorber

• Remove the shock absorber bolts.

For the Left Shock Absorber Only

Remove the Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343- from the shock absorber mount.

Continuation for Both Sides

• Remove the bolt -arrow-.
• Remove the shock absorber.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Only bolt the shock absorber to the wheel bearing housing when the dimension "a" is reached. Note the shock absorber installation position.

The Left and Right Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve -N338/N339- must point toward the outside of the rear wheel.

For the Left Shock Absorber Only

• Mount the Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343- on the shock absorber mount
• Mount the retainer on the shock absorber mount from the rear, so that the retainer tabs -1- fit into the depressions on the shock absorber mount.
• Turn the bracket forward so that it contacts the shock absorber mount.

The tab -arrow- is used for adjusting the Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343- bracket.

Continuation for Both Sides

• Install the shock absorber and tighten the bolts.
• Tighten the bolt -arrow-.
• Connect the connector to the Left and Right Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve -N338/N339-.
• Install coil spring.

For the Left Shock Absorber Only

• Connect the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- to lower transverse link.

Continuation for Both Sides

• Install the wheel housing liner.
• Install the wheel and tighten.

Tightening Specifications

Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, FWD, Servicing

1. 1
   Shock Absorber with Left and Right Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve -N338/N339-

   • Removing and installing.
2. 2
   Protective Cap
3. 3
   Protective Pipe
4. 4
   Stop Buffer

   • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
5. 5
   Shock Absorber Mount

   • Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
6. 6
   Nut

   • 25 N·m
   • Always replace if removed
   • M10 x 1.0
   • Loosening and tightening.
7. 7
   Cover

Shock Absorber, Disassembling and Assembling

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
• Shock Absorber Set -T10001-

Loosening and Tightening Bolted Connection for Shock Absorber Mount

1. 1
   Ratchet (commercially available)
2. 2
   Shock Absorber Set - Extension with Counter Holder 1 -T10001/9-
3. 3
   Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet -T10001/11-
4. 4
   Shock Absorber Set - Socket -T10001/1-

   

Tightening Specification