Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
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Applications, refer to parts supplier.
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Refer to vehicle data plate for running gear version
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Imprint on data plate:
1BA = Standard version
1BE = Sport version
Sport suspension may be equipped with conventional or gas-charged shock absorbers
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Servicing:
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Remove piston and piston rod
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Drain and dispose of oil from housing
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Install replacement cartridges
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Checking conventional shock absorbers (removed):
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Hold upright and extend and compress by hand-must move smoothly over entire stroke
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Long storage may require some "pumping up" first
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Defective struts also make banging noises while driving
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With proper function, small traces of oil alone are not a reason for replacement
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Severe oil loss affects rebound and compression damping
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Checking gas-charged shock absorbers (removed):
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Compress by hand-must move smoothly through entire stroke
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Release-gas pressure must return piston rod to initial position if there is sufficient gas pressure
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If there is no significant oil leakage, it will function like a conventional shock absorber and does not necessarily have to be replaced
17. Strut housing
18. Self-locking nut
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Always replace
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Tighten to: 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
19. Connecting link
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For stabilizer bar
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Disconnect to remove strut housing
Fig. 1 Compressing coil spring
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Spring clamps fit onto the spring seat.
NOTE: To replace the coil springs, use VAG 1752/1 spring compressor with VAG 1752/2 spring mount.
Fig. 2 Loosening and tightening slotted nut
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Compress spring.
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To move the piston rod up and down, the tubular end of the wrench (A in illustration) can be threaded onto the piston rod.