Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, multi-link suspension

Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, multi-link suspension

1 -

Bolt

Renew after removing

50 Nm +45°

2 -	Shock absorber

Removing and installing → Chapter

Note correct installation position of cable tie fastener.

Defective shock absorbers must always be degassed and drained before disposal → Chapter

3 -	Upper spring seat

Fit on lug on body.

4 -

Spring

Removing and installing → Chapter

5 -

Clip

Assists with installation

6 -	Lower spring seat

Turn end of spring against stop

When installing, fit pin into aperture in spring mounting on lower transverse link -arrow-.

7 -	Lower transverse link

8 -

Nut

Renew after removing

Always tighten bolted connection with suspension in unladen position → Chapter

70 Nm +180°

9 -

Bolt

Renew after removing

1 - Bolt Renew after removing 50 Nm +45° 2 - Shock absorber Removing and installing ...

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Removing and installing front interior light/reading light
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Removing and installing headlight range control unit -J431-/control unit for cornering light and headlight range control -J745-, RHD vehicles
Note When renewing the control unit, select Renew function for the respective control unit in Guided fault finding or Guided functions mode → Vehicle diagnostic tester. Removing � ...

Rules for cleanliness for working on the auxiliary heater and the fuel system
Thoroughly clean all connections and adjacent areas before disconnecting. Place parts that have been removed on a clean surface and cover. Do not use fluffy cloths! Carefully cover or seal opened components i ...