Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Repair Manual page 181

– Remove the nut -1- and the bolt -2- from the shock absorber
-3- on the rear axle.
– Remove the shock absorber.
Shock Absorber, Installing
– Install the shock absorber.
– Install the shock absorber -3- with a new bolt -2- and a new
nut -1- with the rear axle.
– Attach the shock absorber to the body.
– Install the coil spring. Refer to
⇒ "6.2 Coil Spring, Removing and Installing", page 169
– Install the rear wheel housing liner. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior;
Rep. Gr. 66 ; Wheel Housing Liner .
– Tighten the bolts in the curb weight position. Refer to
⇒ "2 Rear Axle Curb Weight (Twist Beam Rear Suspension)",
page 146 .
Tightening Specifications
Component
Shock absorber to rear axle
♦ Use new bolt/nut
Shock absorber to body
♦ Use new bolts.
Jetta 2011 ➤ , Jetta 2013 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 08.2015
.
Tightening Specification
40 Nm + 90° turn
50 Nm + 45° turn
7. Shock Absorber (Torsion Beam)
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