Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing shock absorbers

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Shock absorber set -T10001-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

Carry out the following work: Removing –  Remove side panel trim in luggage compartment → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. Only left side for vehicles with parking aid.

–  Disconnect connector -1- from parking aid control unit -J446--2-. Continuation for all vehicles

–  Unscrew upper shock absorber mounting. 1 -  Ratchet, commercially available 2 -  -T10001/9- 3 -  -T10001/11- 4 -  -T10001/1- –  Raise vehicle to working height.

–  Unscrew and remove nut -1-, take out hexagon bolt -2- for shock absorber -3- from rear axle. –  Take out shock absorber. Installing –  Fit shock absorber.

–  Bolt shock absorber -3- to rear axle using new hexagon bolt -2- and new nut -1-.

–  Bolt shock absorber to body. 1 -  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- 2 -  -T10001/9- 3 -  -T10001/11- 4 -  -T10001/1-

Only left side for vehicles with parking aid. –  Connect connector -1- to parking aid control unit -J446--2-. Continuation for all vehicles –  Tighten bolts in unladen position → Chapter. –  Install side panel trim in luggage compartment → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Shock absorber to rear axle t  Use new nut and bolt.	50 Nm + 180° further
Shock absorber to body t  Use new bolts.	20 Nm