Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link
| 1 - | Spring seat |
| Note correct installation position |
| 2 - | Shock absorber |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 3 - | Bolt |
| Renew after removing |
| Tip of bolt must point in direction of travel. |
| 70 Nm +180° |
| 4 - | Wheel bearing housing |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 5 - | Nut |
| Renew after removing |
| 6 - | Protective sleeve |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 7 - | Coil spring |
| Removing and installing → Chapter |
| Surface of spring coil must not be damaged. |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 8 - | Deep groove ball thrust bearing |
| 9 - | Bump stop |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 10 - | Suspension strut mounting |
| Note correct installation position → Anchor. |
| 11 - | Nut |
| Renew after removing |
| 60 Nm |
| 12 - | Front body |
| 13 - | Bolt |
| Renew after removing |
| 15 Nm +90° |
| 14 - | Cover |
Removing and installing suspension strut
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Spreader -3424-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
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Other materials:
Assembly overview - brake pedal, RHD vehicles
Note
The handbrake pedal travel must not be restricted by additional
floor coverings.
Do not lubricate or grease the pivot pin. The pivot pin must remain
dry.
1 -
Bolt
20 Nm
2 -
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Removing and installing fuse holder B -SB-
Removing
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With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from
battery
→ Chapter.
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Press release tabs -arrow- and
detach cover -1- ...
Notes to repairs on refrigerant circuit
WARNING
When working on the refrigerant circuit, observe
generally applicable safety rules and the Regulations
for Pressure Tanks.
Caution
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