Running gear, axles, steering · Rear suspension · Suspension strut, shock absorber, spring
Removing and installing shock absorbers
⇒ 3.2.1 Removing and installing shock absorber, basic version of running gear
⇒ 3.2.2 Removing and installing shock absorber, Sport Select running gear
3.2.1 Removing and installing shock absorber, basic version of running gear
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
- Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-
Removing
- Unscrew and remove bolts -1-. If necessary, lift vehicle until bolts are accessible.
- Raise vehicle to working height.
- Unscrew and remove nut -1-, take out hexagon bolt -2- for shock absorber -3- from rear axle.
- Take out shock absorber.
Installing
- Fit shock absorber.
- Bolt shock absorber -3- to rear axle using new hexagon bolt -2- and new nut -1-.
- Bolt shock absorber to body.
- Tighten bolts in unladen state ⇒ 3.6.2 Raising wheel bearing assembly to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs), rear axle.
Specified torques
| Component | Specified torque |
|---|---|
| Shock absorber to rear axle ♦ Use new nut and bolt | 40 Nm +90° |
| Shock absorber to body ♦ Use new bolts | 30 Nm +90° |
6C 2014–2017
3.2.2 Removing and installing shock absorber, “Sport Select” running gear
Only what differs from the procedure above; everything else is as above.