Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, multi-link
suspension
| Removing and installing
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| Note correct installation position of cable tie fastener.
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| Defective shock absorbers must always be degassed and drained before
disposal
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| Removing and installing
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| Assists with installation |
| Turn end of spring against stop |
| When installing, fit pin into aperture in spring mounting on lower
transverse link -arrow-. |
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Lower transverse link |
| Always tighten bolted connection with suspension in unladen position
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1 -
Bolt
Renew after removing
50 Nm +45°
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Shock absorber
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1 ...
Other materials:
Engine oil specification
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The engine oil used must correspond exactly to specifications.
The correct engine oil is important for the function and service life of the
engine. A special high quality multigrade oil has been filled at the factory and ...
Renewing connector on airbag
Removing
WARNING
Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic
components
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Remove driver side airbag
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Removing and installing engine mountings
Removing
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Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
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Move clear hose -2- from
activated charcoal filter.
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Using a screwdriv ...
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Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, torsion beam
axle
Removing and installing shock absorber, torsion beam axle