Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Rear suspension, drive shaft / Wheel bearing assembly, trailing arm / Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

1 -	Drive shaft

2 -

Bolt

Renew after removing

70 Nm +90°

3 -	Wheel bearing housing

Removing and installing → Chapter

4 -	Bonded rubber bush

Renewing → Chapter.

5 -	Brake disc

Removing and installing → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

6 -

Bolt

Specified torque → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

7 -

Bolt

Loosening and tightening → Chapter

Renew after removing

Before fitting, clean threads in stub axle using a thread tap.

200 Nm +180°

8 -	Wheel bearing unit

Removing and installing → Chapter

The wheel bearing and wheel hub are assembled in one housing.

This wheel bearing unit is maintenance-free and does not require adjustment. Adjustments and repairs are not possible!

9 -

Bolt

Specified torque → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

10 -	Heat shield

Removing and installing → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive

1 - Wheel bearing housing Removing and installing → Chapter 2 - Bonded rubber bush Renewing & ...

Assembly overview - trailing arm, except for e-Golf

1 - Cover 2 - Bolt Renew after removing 50 Nm +45° 3 - Mounting bracket ...

Other materials:

Assembly overview - coolant pump, thermostat
1 - Thermostat housing Removing and installing → Chapter 2 - Thermostat For small cooling circuit Starts to open at approx. 105°C Different versions. Refer to ...

Notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsTow rope or tow bar It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow bar. Only use a tow rope if you do not have a tow bar. The tow rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the strain on both vehicles. It is advisable ...

Dimensions - lettering on rear lid, “GTI/GTD”
Note When fitting the lettering, observe the fitting notes → Anchor. 1 - Lettering Model designation 2 - Height dimension 75.5 ± 1 mm, from lower edge of lettering to tail light. ...