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°
2 -
Shock absorber
Removing and installing ...
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:
Removing and installing activated charcoal filter
Removing
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Observe safety instructions
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Observe rules for cleanliness
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Remove rear right wheel
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First aid
In the event of contact with the eyes or mucous membranes,
wash immediately with copious running water and summon an eye
specialist.
In the event of contact with the skin, remove wetted
clothing and wash the affected skin with copi ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Notes on tow-starting
→ Notes on towing
→ Fitting the front towing eye
→ Fitting the rear towing eye
→ Driving notes on towing
Observe any legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
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Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, torsion beam
axle
Removing and installing shock absorber, torsion beam axle