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 29-07-2003, 9:57 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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Hello,
I'm planning to replace the rear shock absorbers on my Passat this weekend, and I would appreciate any tips for the removal process.
What additional specialized tool (besides spring tensioner and standard tools) is still required? For example, my old Passat required a special cartridge holder.
What additional parts are required in addition to the cartridge and self-locking nuts? -> I don't want to cycle to the spare parts store 
How do you adjust the angle of the upper shock absorber mount relative to the shock absorber axis (bottom) using a protractor or eye gauge ? ____________
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| 29-07-2003, 10:46 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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hi christian,
You've taken on quite a challenge. Replacing the shock absorbers themselves isn't a problem. It could even be done quite quickly, if it weren't for that damn interior trim. Have fun taking it apart and breaking your fingers.
I only needed the spring tensioner for the special tool. The rest is a piece of cake once you finally remove the rear trim. Otherwise, I didn't need to replace anything except for the new folding bellows and new impact bumpers, which I installed! But be careful: these 'penny-sized' parts cost a fortune at VW! A set of folding bellows and impact bumpers for the rear and front cost over 70 EUR! 
What do you want to add ??? gas pressure ???? I didn't regret it when I had my 1Z ! |
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| 29-07-2003, 10:59 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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joergs wrote: | | would also go quite quickly, if this damn interior lining wasn't there. Have fun disassembling and breaking your fingers. |
Hi Joerg,
damn... I get impatient very quickly in situations like this.
joergs wrote: | | Otherwise, I haven't changed anything else, except that I have installed new folding plates and new impact buffers! |
ok, that's definitely a good idea to replace them too.
joergs wrote: | | but be careful: these "penny-sized parts" cost a fortune at VW! A set of folding bellows and impact buffers for the rear and front cost over 70 EUR! |
....I can...
joergs wrote: | | gas pressure |
definitely  ____________
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| 29-07-2003, 11:08 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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Well, have fun if you're not very patient!!! 
If you switch to gas pressure at the rear, I would also switch to gas pressure at the front relatively soon. In my case, the gas pressure at the rear and the damper at the front became noticeable due to the partial rocking of the vehicle. While absolutely manageable, it was uncomfortable!
Then, 14 days later, I also installed the new gas springs and replaced the wheel bearings at the same time (don't forget to have the tracking adjusted). It was an absolutely heavenly driving experience! |
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| 29-07-2003, 11:19 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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joergs wrote: | | Well, have fun if you're not very patient!!! |
only for small tasks involving plastic parts
joergs wrote: | | If you switch to gas pressure at the rear, I would also switch to gas pressure at the front relatively soon. In my case, the gas pressure at the rear and the front shock absorbers became noticeable due to the partial rocking of the vehicle. Although absolutely manageable, it was uncomfortable! |
I thought they came with gas springs as standard  ____________
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| 29-07-2003, 11:21 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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also, mein Passat 35i CL hatte Öl! definitiv! Beim GL könnte es sein, dass dort Gasdruck ist!  |
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| 29-07-2003, 11:56 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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joergs wrote: | | So, my Passat 35i CL definitely had oil! On the GL, there might be gas pressure inside! |
hmm hab den Family. Someone once told me that you can tell if gas struts are malfunctioning by the hissing sound when extending or retracting them ____________
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| 29-07-2003, 12:58 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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Hello Christian and Jörg,
All shock absorbers work with oil. There are only different types: single-tube and double-tube shock absorbers. Single-tube shock absorbers are also called gas pressure shock absorbers (even though they use oil to dampen!). Both have advantages and disadvantages, which I will not go into further detail about now. Certainly, your advertising campaign has been a complete success 
I would install the cheapest shock absorber from a well-known brand; that's perfectly sufficient and is often the original equipment.
Greetings, Albrecht 01/01-08/08 Passat Variant 35i, 08/96, AFN, 94-283Tkm (5.Gg. defekt)
08/08-07/15 A6 (C5) Av. quattro 6-Gg., EZ 10/02, AKE 189-265Tkm (Kolbenriss)
07/15-09/17 A6 (C6) Av. qu. 6-Gg. 3.0 TDI, CDYC, EZ 05/11 180-210Tkm (verkauft)
08/17-11/17 A6 (C7) Av. qu 3.0 TDI comp.(leasing)
seit 2018 Skoda Roomster 1.6 TDI 5-Gg. |
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| 29-07-2003, 20:43 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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Albrecht wrote: |
Single-tube dampers are also known as gas pressure dampers (even though they dampen oil!).
Greetings, Albrecht |
oh, ...... albrecht
Even two-pipe mufflers can be gas-tight mufflers, although with a slightly lower pressure of approximately 3 to 8 bar. The reduced pre-pressure, similar to a single-pipe muffler, reduces the formation of foam and steam bubbles. The space between the two pipes serves as a balancing chamber.
@ haehnlein
If you have a combo, have a great weekend  but it's actually not a problem
In the limo, things are going faster.
recommendation but still, buy one of the books alllaa how do I get it for myself |
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| 29-07-2003, 22:17 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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oh,... sympathy
Every shock absorber also contains gas, and I know that. The volume of the submerged piston rod must be displaced.
Here's the link to clarify the ambiguities:
http://www.fahrwerke.de/technik/stossdaempfer/aufbau/index.php
Best regards
Albrecht 01/01-08/08 Passat Variant 35i, 08/96, AFN, 94-283Tkm (5.Gg. defekt)
08/08-07/15 A6 (C5) Av. quattro 6-Gg., EZ 10/02, AKE 189-265Tkm (Kolbenriss)
07/15-09/17 A6 (C6) Av. qu. 6-Gg. 3.0 TDI, CDYC, EZ 05/11 180-210Tkm (verkauft)
08/17-11/17 A6 (C7) Av. qu 3.0 TDI comp.(leasing)
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| 30-07-2003, 9:49 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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sympatie wrote: | | If you have a combo, have a great weekend | but it's actually not a problem
Hi, friends,
Well, if the customer doesn't want to remove the cover, then it must be  -> I would also like to replace the brake drums, wheel bearings, brake cylinders, etc.  ____________
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| 30-07-2003, 9:52 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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hi christian
For the brake cylinders, wheel bearings, and brake drums, you do not have to remove the inner fairing! 
is aber a good idea. once you're in it... |
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| 30-07-2003, 9:57 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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joergs wrote: | | for the brake cylinders, wheel bearings, and brake drums, you don't have to remove the inner fairing !!!!!!! | I know "heul"
By the way, guess how much the shock absorber buffer costs at my parts dealer... Long live the parts dealer ____________
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| 30-07-2003, 10:00 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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By the way, guess how much the shock absorber buffer costs at my parts dealer... Long live the parts dealer
I know! But unfortunately, my car didn't have the bumper overfenders. And the VW bumper overfenders didn't fit with the bumpers! Unfortunately |
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| 30-07-2003, 10:11 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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joergs wrote: | | I know! But unfortunately, mine didn't have the folding bellows. And the VW folding bellows didn't work with the struts!!!! Unfortunately | mine had them ____________
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| 30-07-2003, 10:12 Subject: Replacing shock absorbers on a Passat 35i
**Parts Required:**
* New shock absorbers (front or rear, depending on the vehicle)
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Jack and jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* New shock absorber mounting hardware (if needed)
**Tools:**
* Jack
* Jack stands
* Wheel chocks
* Wrench or socket set
* Torque wrench
* Spring compressor (if replacing rear shock absorbers)
* Gloves
* Safety glasses
**Instructions:**
1. **Safety First:** Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Use wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
2. **Loosen Lug Nuts:** Using a wrench or socket, loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) you will be removing. Do not remove the nuts completely at this stage.
3. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Place the jack under the designated jacking point on the vehicle's frame. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. **Secure |
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I know! but unfortunately, mine didn't have the folding tabs. And the VW folding tabs didn't work with the buffers!!!! unfortunately mine had them
lucky charm !!!!!! and what does he want for the nuggets? |
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