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:
Testing for leaks
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Tester for brake pressure regulator -V.A.G 1310 A-
Adapter M10 -V.A.G 1310/6-
Test prerequisites:
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Windscreen wiper lever
→ Windscreen wiper functions
→ Service position for the front windscreen wipers
→ Rain sensor
→ Checking and refilling t ...
Contact corrosion
Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable connecting
elements (screws, bolts, nuts, washers, etc.) are used.
For this reason, only connecting elements with a special
surface coating are fitted in the vehicle.
Moreover, c ...
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Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, multi-link
suspension