Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, AWD
Overview - Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, AWD

- Lower Spring Support
- Spring end rotated up to stop
- Coil Spring
- There are different suspension versions.
- Removing and installing.
- Upper Spring Support
- Bracket
- For Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343-
- Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343-
- Removing and installing.
- Note the installation position of the retainer
-item 4-
- Bolt
- 5 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Bolt
- Bolt
- 50 Nm + 45º
- Always replace if removed
- M10 x 35
- Shock Absorber
- Removing and installing.
- There are different suspension versions.
- Washer
- Lower Transverse Link
- Wheel Bearing Housing
Installation Position Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343- on the Retainer
The tab on the retainer -1- must fit into the
recess in the Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343--arrow-.

Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343-, Removing and Installing, AWD
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removing
- Remove the wheel.
- Remove the left rear wheel housing liner.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the bolts and remove the Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Caution
The Rear Body Acceleration Sensor must never be interchanged with the Front
Body Acceleration Sensors. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Note the Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343- installation position on
the retainer.
The tab on the retainer -1- must fit into the
recess in the Right Front Body Acceleration Sensor -G342--arrow-.

Tightening Specifications
Component |
Tightening Specification |
Rear Body Acceleration Sensor
-G343- to the retainer |
5 Nm |
Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, AWD, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Removing
- Remove the wheel.
- Remove the wheel housing liner.
For the Left Shock Absorber Only
- Remove the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- from the lower
transverse link.
Continuation for Both Sides
- Remove coil spring.
- Disconnect the connector and remove the wire from the shock absorber

- Remove the shock absorber bolts.
For the Left Shock Absorber Only
- Remove the Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343- from the shock absorber
mount.

Continuation for Both Sides
- Remove the bolt -arrow-.
- Remove the shock absorber.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Only bolt the shock absorber to the wheel bearing housing when the dimension
"a" is reached.
Note the shock absorber installation position.
The Left and Right Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve -N338/N339- must point
toward the outside of the rear wheel.

For the Left Shock Absorber Only
- Mount the Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G343- on the shock absorber
mount
- Mount the retainer on the shock absorber mount from the rear, so that
the retainer tabs -1- fit into the depressions
on the shock absorber mount.
- Turn the bracket forward so that it contacts the shock absorber mount.
The tab -arrow- is used for adjusting the Rear
Body Acceleration Sensor -G343- bracket.

Continuation for Both Sides
- Install the shock absorber and tighten the bolts.
- Tighten the bolt -arrow-.
- Connect the connector to the Left and Right Rear Dampening Adjustment
Valve -N338/N339-.
- Install coil spring.

For the Left Shock Absorber Only
- Connect the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- to lower
transverse link.
Continuation for Both Sides
- Install the wheel housing liner.
- Install the wheel and tighten.
Tightening Specifications
Component |
Tightening Specification |
Shock absorber to body
|
50 Nm +
45º |
Shock absorber to wheel
bearing housing.
|
180 Nm |
Left Rear Level Control System
Sensor -G76- to lower transverse link |
5 Nm |
Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, AWD, Servicing

- Shock Absorber with Left and Right Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve
-N338/N339-
- Protective Cap
- Protective Pipe
- Stop Buffer
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Shock Absorber Mount
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Nut
- 25 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- M10 x 1.0
- Loosening and tightening.
- Cover
Shock Absorber, Disassembling and Assembling
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
- Shock Absorber Set -T10001-
Loosening and Tightening Bolted Connection for Shock Absorber Mount
- Ratchet (commercially available)
- Shock Absorber Set - Extension with Counter Holder 1 -T10001/9-
- Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet -T10001/11-
- Shock Absorber Set - Socket -T10001/1-

Tightening Specification
Component |
Tightening Specification |
Shock absorber mounting to
shock absorber
|
25 Nm |
Special Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Spreader Tool -3424-
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
- Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
- Shock Absorber Set -T10001-

- Drive Shaft Remover -T10520-

- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-


- Pilot Drift -VW222A-

Overview - Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, FWD
Lower Spring Support
Spring end rotated up to stop
Coil Spring
There are different suspension versions.
Removing and installing.
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