Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link

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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

Suspension strut, upper suspension link

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Removing and installing suspension strut

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