Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link
| 1 - | Spring seat |
| Note correct installation position |
| 2 - | Shock absorber |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 3 - | Bolt |
| Renew after removing |
| Tip of bolt must point in direction of travel. |
| 70 Nm +180° |
| 4 - | Wheel bearing housing |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 5 - | Nut |
| Renew after removing |
| 6 - | Protective sleeve |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 7 - | Coil spring |
| Removing and installing → Chapter |
| Surface of spring coil must not be damaged. |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 8 - | Deep groove ball thrust bearing |
| 9 - | Bump stop |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 10 - | Suspension strut mounting |
| Note correct installation position → Anchor. |
| 11 - | Nut |
| Renew after removing |
| 60 Nm |
| 12 - | Front body |
| 13 - | Bolt |
| Renew after removing |
| 15 Nm +90° |
| 14 - | Cover |
Removing and installing suspension strut
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Spreader -3424-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
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Other materials:
Removing and installing seat trim on sill side, seat of type "ergo Aktiv"
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle
side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Removing and installing mounting bracket, LHD vehicles
Remove dash panel end cover on driver side
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
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Remove footwell cover on driver side
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
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Removing and installing cylinder head
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Socket -3410-
Removing
Note
Fit all heat shield sleeves in the same place when
installing. ...