Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, torsion beam axle
| 1 - | Bolt |
| Renew after removing |
| 50 Nm +45° |
| 2 - | Shock absorber |
| Removing and installing → Chapter |
| 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 - | Clamp ring |
| After installing stone deflector, press clamp ring on so it is flush |
| 6 - | Lower spring seat |
| Turn end of spring against stop |
| When installing, fit pin in aperture in spring mounting on axle beam. |
| 7 - | Axle beam |
| 8 - | Stone deflector |
| 9 - | Spreader rivet |
| 10 - | Bolt |
| Renew after removing |
| Always tighten bolted connection with suspension in unladen position → Chapter |
| 70 Nm +180° |
Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, multi-link
suspension
1 -
Bolt
Renew after removing
50 Nm +45°
2 -
Shock absorber
Removing and installing ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing wheel housing trim, estate
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left
vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
...
Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order
in preparation for filling a tyre :
If you get a flat tyre, park your vehicle
on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.
Switch on the electronic parking brake
Braking, stopping and ...
Removing and installing LED modules for daytime running light and side light
-L176-/-L177- (“GTE” only)
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Torque screwdriver -VAS 6494-
N ...
