Special tools and workshop equipment required
Spreader Tool -3424-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Ball Joint Splitter -VAS251805-
Engine/Gearbox Jack Ada
Vehicles with Coil Springs
Shock absorbers are frequently rejected and replaced because
of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the vehicle have
shown that the replacement of a large number of rejected shock
absorbers was not justified.
Slight leaking of oil ("sweating") at piston rod sea
WARNING
The system is under pressure.
The electronic ATF pump must be deactivated every
time before opening the transmission, and the hydraulic
pressure reservoir is drained.
Refer to
→ Chapter "ATF Pump, Deactivating and Draining the
Hydraulic Pump Reservoir".
FWD Vehicles
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