SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing shock absorbers Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Carry out the following work: Removal: –  Loosen wheel bolts. –  Raise the vehicle. –  Remove wheel. –  Remove rear wheel housing liner → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. –  Remove coil springs → Chapter.

–  Remove bolts -1- for shock absorber -2-.

–  Remove bolt -arrow-. –  Remove shock absorber. Installation Installation is carried out in reverse order. In the process, note the following: The shock absorber may be bolted to the wheel bearing housing only when dimension „a“ has been attained → Fig..

–  Install shock absorber -2- and tighten bolts -1-.

–  Tighten bolt -arrow-. –  Install coil spring → . –  Install rear wheel housing liner → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. –  Fit and secure wheel → Chapter.

Specified torques

Component	Tightening torque
Shock absorber to body t  Use new bolts.	50 Nm and then turn 45° further
Shock absorber to wheel bearing housing	180 Nm