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:
Overview of fitting locations - seat belts and anchorage points, estate
1 -
Front belt buckles
Assembly overview
→ Chapter
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Front belt end anchor
Assembly overview
→ Chapter
Removing and installing
→ Chapte ...
Assembly overview - brake pedal, RHD vehicles
The brake pedal travel must not be restricted by additional floor
coverings.
Note
Do not lubricate or grease the pivot pin. The pivot pin must remain
dry.
1 -
Bolt
20 Nm
2 -
Mounting b ...
Removing automatic distance control unit from and installing on retaining
plate, variant 2
Note
If the automatic distance control unit -J428- is renewed,
start the respective function → Vehicle
diagnostic tester.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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