Running gear, axles, steering · Rear suspension · Suspension strut, shock absorber, spring

Repairing shock absorber

Only 6C 2014–2017

⇒ 3.3.1 Repairing shock absorber, basic version of running gear

⇒ 3.3.2 Repairing shock absorber, Sport Select running gear

3.3.1 Repairing shock absorber, basic version of running gear

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
  • Shock absorber tool set - T10001-
  • Ring spanner insert (commercial type, e.g. »Hazet 6630c-21«)

Loosening and tightening threaded connection for shock absorber mounting

  • 1 Ring spanner insert (commercial type, e.g. »Hazet

    6630c-21«)

  • 2 Insert - T10001/9-
  • 3 Commercially available ratchet handle
  • 4 Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
  • 5 Insert - T10001/1-
  • 6 Shock absorber mounting

Install in reverse order. During this procedure, observe the following:

Specified torques

ComponentSpecified torque
Nut, shock absorber mounting to piston rod
♦ Use a new nut.		25 Nm

3.3.2 Repairing shock absorber, “Sport Select” running gear

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Socket, 18 mm - 3353-
  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
  • Release tool set - VAS 1978/35-
  • Pull cap -1- off shock absorber mounting -2-.
  • Remove line -2- from cable guide -1-.
  • Lever cable guide -1- off nut for shock absorber.

Loosening threaded connection for shock absorber mounting

  • When loosening nut for shock absorber mounting, counterhold on hexagon of shock absorber rod -3- with 9 mm open-end spanner.

Drawing as above ⇑

  • 1 Socket AF 18 - 3353-
  • 2 Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
  • 3 Hexagon of shock absorber rod
  • 4 9 mm open-end spanner

Install in reverse order. During this procedure, observe the following: Tightening threaded connection for shock absorber mounting

  • When tightening nut for shock absorber mounting, counterhold on hexagon of shock absorber rod -3- with 9 mm open-end spanner.
  • 1 Socket AF 18 - 3353-
  • 2 Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
  • 3 Hexagon of shock absorber rod
  • 4 9 mm open-end spanner
  • Fit cable guide -1- onto nut for shock absorber.
  • Position cable guide -1- so that it points toward recess -arrow- in shock absorber mounting.
  • Insert line -2- into cable guide -1-.
  • Fit cap -1- onto shock absorber mounting -2-.
  • Make sure that cable is guided through cable gland -arrow A-.
  • Position cap -1- on shock absorber mounting -2- so that lug -arrow B- makes contact with shock absorber mounting.
  • Push cable through grommet.
  • Insert cable lug into connector housing.

Pin assignment

  • 1 Brown
  • 2 Black

Specified torques