SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk2 > Running gear | Running gear, axles, steering | Rear suspension, drive shaft | General overview, wheel bearing: repairs | Suspension strut: disassembly and assembly

Fitting

The assembly operations are carried out in the reverse order of the disassembly with some exceptions.

Fitting angle for the shock absorber with regard to the rear axle

1 -	shock absorber

α -	approx. 95°

Tightening torques:
Shock absorber to axle Always replace nut	55 Nm
Suspension strut to the bodywork	25 Nm
Spring plate of the suspension strut	15 Nm

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