Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, torsion beam
axle
| Removing and installing
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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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| After installing stone deflector, press clamp ring on so it is flush |
| Turn end of spring against stop |
| When installing, fit pin in aperture in spring mounting on axle
beam. |
| 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 ...
Other materials:
Renewing left oil seal
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Multipurpose tool -VW 771-
Thrust piece -3305-
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Warning lamp and coolant temperature display
Fig. 194 Coolant temperature display in
instrument cluster: Ⓐ cold; Ⓑ normal; Ⓒ warning
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings In normal driving conditions, the needle will be in the
middle section of the scale. The temperature may also rise when the ...
Releasing gas from gas strut
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Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.
WARNING
Wear eye protection when sawing.
Cover area of saw cut with a cloth.
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Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, multi-link
suspension