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
Gear Oil, Checking Level, Front Final Drive
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit -SMN372500-
Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit -VAS6617-
Protective Eyewear
Procedure
Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 ºC (68 ºF) (room
temperature).
Mo
Removing
- Move seat belt height adjuster slider to the lowest
position.
- Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Set aside the B-pillar trim panel with the seat belt webbing
to the side.
- Remove