Touareg 2 V6-3.6L (BHK) (2008)
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Press with thumbs on air spring bead. Bead must demonstrate noticeable resistance.
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If great resistance is not noticed, air spring is not pressurized and it must be replaced together with the residual pressure retaining valve.
‹› Thoroughly clean connecting points and their surrounding areas before loosening.
‹› To install air spring damper, it must be filled with argon or corgon gas. Refer to --> [ Air Spring Damper, Filling ] See: Rear Suspension/Air
Spring Damper, Filling.
‹› Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover to prevent contamination. Use foils and paper. Do not use fluffy cloths!
‹› Only install clean components: Only unpack replacement parts immediately prior to installation.
‹› Only use lubricants indicated by part number.
‹› Carefully cover over opened components or seal, if repairs are not carried out immediately.
Air Spring Damper, Repair Information
Air Spring Damper, Repair Information
When the vehicle has been driven 200,000 km, if there is damage to an air spring, it is recommended that the opposite air spring is also replaced.
If shock absorbers leak, replace air suspension strut completely because shock absorber oil can damage the boot --> [ (Item 4) Boot ] See: Removal
and Replacement/Rear Suspension/Air Spring Damper Components.
Air spring must not be rotated when it is depressurized. There is the danger that the boot inside the air spring could be damaged by kinking or
folding.
The maximum possible care, cleanliness and proper tools are essential to ensure satisfactory and successful air spring damper repairs.
Understandably, general safety guidelines apply when performing repairs.
A series of applicable general notes for individual repair procedures - otherwise listed several times at many points in the repair information - has
been collected here. They apply to all air spring damper repairs.
A description of the design and function of air suspension can be found in 89H303The Touareg Suspension and 4XMOTION Systems..
