Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Repairing suspension strut
Special tools and workshop equipment required |
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- |
Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- |
Shock absorber set -T10001- |
Commercially available ratchet handle |
Ring spanner insert -V.A.G 1332/7- |
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Remove coil spring strut
→ Anchor. |
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Clamp suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20--4-
in a vice. |
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Clamp suspension strut in suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G
1752/20--4-. |
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Pre-tension coil spring with spring compressor -V.A.G
1752/1- until deep groove ball thrust bearing is free at top. |
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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Tool insert -T10001/8- |
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Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- |
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Strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20- |
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Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- |
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Tool insert -T10001/5- |
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Ratchet handle -T10001/11- |
WARNING
First compress spring far enough to ensure that
upper spring plate is free. |
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Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring
retainer -V.A.G 1752/4--arrow-. |
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Insert spring seat -1- into
shock absorber -2-. |
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Fit coil spring -3- with spring
compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- onto lower spring seat. |
The end of the coil spring must lie against the stop
-arrow-. |
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Assemble all other parts and use new nut on piston rod. |
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Relieve tension on spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- and
remove from coil spring. |
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Remove suspension strut from suspension strut support clamp
-V.A.G 1752/20-. |
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Install suspension strut
→ Chapter. |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper
suspension link“ |
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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:
Draining air conditioner service station
Note
If it becomes necessary to drain the air conditioner service
station (e.g. because contaminated refrigerant was extracted),
all filters and dryers are to be renewed as a rule. Do not take
the filters and dryers out of their airtight p ...
Conducting a road test before balancing wheels
If a customer brings a vehicle to the workshop complaining
about “vibration”, a road test is essential prior to balancing
the wheels.
This will give you information about the nature of the
vibration.
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Sockets in the vehicle
Fig. 125 In the rear section of the centre
console: 12-volt socket
Fig. 126 In the luggage compartment: 12-volt
socket
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Maximum power rating
Electrical socket
Maximum power rating
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