General Information
Suspension
Note
The specified values apply to all engine versions.
Front/rear track width only applies to 255/65R18 tires on 8Jx18
rims.
Track widths change when usin
Shock Absorber Leaks
Vehicles with Coil Springs
Shock Absorbers are frequently rejected and exchanged
because of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the
vehicle have shown that the replacem
Front Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Venting and Draining
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hand drill
3 mm diameter drill bit.
6 mm diameter drill bit
Oil collecting container
Protect
The electronic throttle control (ETC) system consists of the
accelerator-pedal module, the engine control module (ECM), and
the electronic throttle body. The electronic throttle body
mainly consists of the throttle valve, the electric
throttle-valve drive element, and the throttle-valve position
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Gearbox Support -T40173-
Removing
- Follow all safety precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Safety Precautions".
- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Guidelin