Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing lower transverse link
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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| Vehicles with vehicle level sender |
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Remove retainer for rear left vehicle level sender-2-. |
| Vehicles with stone guard |
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Remove spreader rivet -1-. |
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Unscrew bolts -2- for stone
deflector -3-. |
| Continuation for all vehicles |
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Remove spring
→ Chapter. |
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Undo nut -1- and pull out bolt
-2- for coupling rod
-3-. |
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Unscrew nut -1- and pull out
bolt -2- securing shock absorber. |
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Unscrew nut -3- and pull out
bolt -4- securing wheel bearing
housing. |
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Disengage and lower exhaust system at rear
→ Rep. gr.26. |
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Mark position of eccentric bolt -2-
in relation to subframe, for example using a felt-tip pen. |
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Unscrew nut -1- and pull out
bolt -2-. |
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Remove lower transverse link. |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
| Observe mark made for position of eccentric bolt
-2- relative to subframe. |
| The threaded connections of the transverse link may only be
loosened and tightened in the unladen weight position
→ Chapter. |
| On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic
settings for wheel damper electronics → Vehicle
diagnostic tester. |
| On vehicles with vehicle level sender, carry out basic
adjustment of headlights
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
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Perform wheel alignment
→ Chapter. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - transverse link“ |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - rear vehicle level senders,
multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive“ |
| → Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ |
| Rear exhaust system
→ Rep. gr.26 |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Re ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Other materials:
Brush grinder set -VAS 6776
Designation:
Brush grinder set -VAS 6776-
Product description:
The device is designed to clean surfaces and to remove
corrosion in areas that are difficult to reach. Suitable for
joints, groo ...
Separating and connecting Bowden cable for remote release mechanism for seat
backrest
Note
The separating and connecting procedures are described for
the left side of the vehicle. The separating and connecting
procedures on the right side are analogous.
Detaching
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New wheels and tyres
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings New tyres
Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km with new tyres as the
tyres have to be run in. Tyres that have not been run in have reduced
grip and braking effect .
All four wheels must ...
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