GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996)
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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Application and ID
Revised Suspension Strut
From 06/93, the coil springs on the front axle have been changed to lateral force compensating coil springs. The introduction will be gradual.
The lateral force compensating springs reduce the friction on the piston rod in the piston rod guide of the suspension strut. This improves the response of
the shock absorbers and therefore the ride comfort.
In conjunction with this, the upper spring plate and the shock absorber with lower spring plate have been changed.
Mixing of new and old style suspension struts is not permitted (e.g. following an accident, installing a new style suspension strut on the left side and
leaving the old style suspension strut on the right side). Always use components that are matched for use with the upper spring plate.
Vehicles that were built up to 09/93 can be retrofitted with the suspension strut from 06/93, but all the parts specific to the respective suspension strut
must be used.
Vehicles with revised suspension struts from 06/93 stand slightly higher than the previous vehicles with Plus suspension.
