All Except GLI

Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Overview

• Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of the suspension is not permitted.

• Always replace self-locking nuts.

• Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

• Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Therefore, the threaded connections of the components with bonded rubber bushings should only be tightened when the wheel bearing housing is lifted (curb weight position). Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.






1 Spring Seat

2 Coil Spring

• Note color code.

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• There are different versions of the suspension. Refer to => [ Explanation on the Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

• Surface of spring coil may not be damaged.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

3 Base Plate

• Check the washer for damage.

4 Bolt

• 40 Nm + 90° turn

• Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Suspension.

• Always replace if removed.

5 Shock Absorbers

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber.

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

6 Bolt

• 50 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

7 Nut

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

8 Axle Beam

• Assembly surface and threaded hole for stub axle free of paint and dirt.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Axle Beam ] Axle Beam.