8 Suspension Strut
⇒ “8.1 Overview - Suspension Strut”, page 68
⇒ “8.2 Suspension Strut, Removing and Installing”, page 68
⇒ “8.3 Suspension Strut, Servicing”, page 74
8.1 Overview - Suspension Strut
1 - Nut
❑ 60 Nm
❑ Self-locking
❑ Always replace if re‐
moved
2 - Strut Mount
❑ Note the installation po‐
sition. Refer to
⇒ page 72 .
3 - Deep-Groove Ball Bearing
4 - Coil Spring
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ page 75 .
❑ Note the color code
❑ Allocation. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.
❑ Surface of spring coil
may not be damaged
5 - Protective Cover
6 - Stop Buffer
7 - Shock Absorber
❑ Can be replaced individ‐
ually
❑ Allocation. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.
8.2 Suspension Strut, Removing and Instal‐
ling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
♦ Spreader Tool - 3424-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support - T10149-
♦ Drive Shaft Remover - T10520-
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