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 defroster flap control motor -V107- with
potentiometer -G135-, LHD vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle diagnostic tester
First carry out the following work:
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Vehicles with torsion beam axle
Removing
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If fitted, remove rear left underbody trim
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
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Remove rear tunnel cross-piece
→ General body repairs, exterior; ...
Tyre sealant
Tyre sealant, use-by date
The tyre sealant in the bottle has a limited shelf-life.
The bottle therefore has an expiry date
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Renew tyre sealant when the expi ...