– Insert this pin into hole of lower transverse link -arrow-.
– Insert the top of the spring support into the upper spring end.
– The bead on the spring support -arrow- must fit into the coil
spring correctly.
– Release the tension on the spring, guiding upper spring sup‐
port onto tab of body.
– Remove the Spring Compressor .
– Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to
⇒ “2 Wheel Installation Tightening Specifications”,
page 237 .
14.3 Shock Absorber, Removing and Instal‐
ling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
Perform the Following
Removing
– Loosen the wheel bolts.
– Raise the vehicle.
– Remove the wheel.
– Remove the rear wheel housing liner. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 66 .
– Remove the coil spring. Refer to
⇒ “14.2 Coil Spring, Removing and Installing”, page 215 .
– Remove the bolts -1- from the shock absorber -2-.
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