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:
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Under certain circumstances, the display may show errors or
messages according to status.
The most frequent display messages are listed below,
together with suggested solutions.
Note
For messages not liste ...
Air conditioner compressor without magnetic clutch, with elastic drive
coupling
The air conditioner compressor is driven directly by the
power steering vane pump.
There is an overload protection on the drive shaft of the
air conditioner compressor, which shears in the event of the air
conditioner compressor seizing, ...
Removing and installing front parking aid senders
Removing
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Remove radiator grille
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
Caution
Risk of damage to component.
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