Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Measure dimension from center of wheel to lower edge of wheel housing. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

- Remove the wheel.

- Remove wheel housing liner. "Wheel Housing Liners" in

- Remove the coil spring. Refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

- On vehicles with electronically-controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), disconnect connector - 2 -.






- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the bolt - 2 - and washer - 1 -.






- Remove shock absorber.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Always install the bolt - 2 - with a washer - 1 -.






Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview ] Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit, Trailing Arm with Bracket and Stone Chip Protection Overview ] Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit, Trailing Arm With Bracket and Stone Chip Protection Overview

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Overview ] Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Overview

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar Overview ] Stabilizer Bar Overview

• Bolting bumper to wheel bearing housing must only occur after dimension measured before installation between the wheel hub center and the lower edge of wheel housing has been attained => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting To Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

On vehicles with electronically-controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), the control position must be reprogrammed each time a shock absorber is replaced with the vehicle diagnostic tester.