TT Coupe L4-1.8L Turbo (ATC) (2001)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Shock Absorbers (Front Wheel Drive), ASSY Overview
Shock absorbers (front wheel drive vehicles), assembly overview
1 - Gas - filled shock absorber
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Can be replaced individually
Refer to Parts Supplier
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Disposal: observe government regulations
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Functional check:
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Press shock absorber together by hand. When doing this, piston rod must move over complete length smoothly and with even force
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If shock absorber has sufficient gas pressure, piston rod returns to original starting position
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If piston rod does not return to its starting position, and there is no loss of oil, shock absorber may still be OK
2 - Protective cap
3 - Protective tube
4 - Stop buffer
5 - Shock absorber mounting
6 - Self - locking hex nut
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Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
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Replace each time after removing
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Removing go to Fig. 1
7 - Cover
Fig. 1
Removing hex nut from shock absorber