Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, multi-link
suspension
| Removing and installing
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| Note correct installation position of cable tie fastener.
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| Defective shock absorbers must always be degassed and drained before
disposal
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| Removing and installing
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| Assists with installation |
| Turn end of spring against stop |
| When installing, fit pin into aperture in spring mounting on lower
transverse link -arrow-. |
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Lower transverse link |
| Always tighten bolted connection with suspension in unladen position
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1 -
Bolt
Renew after removing
50 Nm +45°
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Shock absorber
Removing and installing ...
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1 ...
Other materials:
Balancing wheel, conditions
Before you start balancing the wheels, the following
requirements must be met.
Tyre pressure must be OK.
Tread must not be worn on one side. Tread depth should be at
least 4 mm.
T ...
Driving notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsTowing requires some experience, especially when using
a tow rope. Both drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing.
Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow.
When driving, ensure that you do ...
Coming Home and Leaving Home functions (orientation lighting)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The Coming Home function is switched on manually. However,
the Leaving Home function is controlled automatically by a twilight sensor.
Coming Home
Action
Switching on
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Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, torsion beam
axle
Removing and installing shock absorber, torsion beam axle