Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link
| Note correct installation position |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| Tip of bolt must point in direction of travel. |
| 4 - |
Wheel bearing housing |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 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 |
| Different versions are possible. Refer to
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| 10 - |
Suspension strut mounting |
| Note correct installation position
→ Anchor. |
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Spreader -3424-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
...
Other materials:
Sockets in the vehicle
Fig. 125 In the rear section of the centre
console: 12-volt socket
Fig. 126 In the luggage compartment: 12-volt
socket
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Maximum power rating
Electrical socket
Maximum power rating
...
Measuring tread depth
Note
The tread depth is measured in the main tread channels.
Do not measure at the TWIs (Tread Wear Indicators).
Measure the tread depth in the main tread channel, a ...
Fuses in the vehicle
Fig. 228 Fuse box cover in the dash panel:
A: left-hand drive vehicle, to the left-hand side of the steering wheel B: right-hand
drive vehicle, on the driver side
Fig. 229 In the engine compartment: cover
① of fuse box with plastic pliers ②
First read and observe the introductory infor ...
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Removing and installing suspension strut