Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

• Shock absorber
• ◆ Can be renewed individually

=> Allocation => Replacement parts microfiche

• ◆ Disposal

=> Special Information Running gear No. 2

• ◆ Checking shock absorber for leaks and noises

=> Special Information Running gear No. 17

• Lower spring plate
• ◆ Installation position => Fig.2
• Packing
• Circlip
• Coil spring

=> Allocation => Replacement part microfiche

• Protective cap
• Protective tube
• Stop buffer
• Spring seat
• ◆ Installation position => Fig.1
• Washer
• Upper spring plate
• Spacer tube
• Lower mounting ring
• ◆ Rubber item
• 15 Nm

→ Fig.1    Installation position of spring seat

→ Fig.2    Installation position of lower spring plate

•     1 -    Lower spring plate
•     2 -    Shock absorber eye bush

The spring plate must be installed so that the holes "a" align with the bush -2- in the shock absorber eye. Otherwise, in extreme driving situations spring plate -1- could contact the tyre.