Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear axle, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive,
Golf GTE
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
| Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- |
| Tensioning strap -T10038- |
| Removing subframe with attachments |
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Unplug electrical connector -1-
from ABS speed sensor on both sides and move clear. |
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Unplug electrical connector -2-
from electromechanical parking brake motor on brake caliper on
both sides. |
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Detach electrical wiring harness from retainers
-arrows- and move clear. |
| Vehicles with vehicle level sender |
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Disconnect connector -1-. |
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Take rear left vehicle level sender -G76--3-
off transverse link. |
| Continuation for all vehicles |
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Remove springs
→ Chapter. |
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Unscrew nut -1- and remove bolt
-2-. |
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Pull out retaining clip -1- on
both sides of vehicle. |
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Free brake lines from holder. |
 Note
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Remove brake calipers on both sides and tie to body with
brake lines connected
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46. |
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Perform preliminary work for removing fuel tank
→ Rep. gr.00. |
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Use tensioning straps -T10038--1-
to strap vehicle to support beams of lifting platform on both
sides. |
WARNING
| If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a
great danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting
platform! |
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Fix position of subframe
→ Chapter. |
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Unclip electrical wire -2- on
mounting bracket -1- and move
clear. |
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Mark installation position of mounting bracket
-1- on body. |
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Carefully lower subframe with fuel tank. To do this, guide
out brake lines from below fuel tank. |
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Observe lines to activated charcoal filter (unclip them, if
necessary). |
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Guide out filler neck between rear axle and body. |
| Installing subframe with attachments |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
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Perform further work for installing fuel tank. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - trailing arm“ |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber,
spring, multi-link suspension“ |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - rear vehicle level senders,
multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive“ |
| → Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ |
| Bolts for brake caliper and brake disc
→ Brake system; Rep. gr.46 |
| 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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When does wheel alignment have to be checked
→ Chapter? |
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Tensioning strap -T10038 ...
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Tensioning strap -T10038 ...
Other materials:
Legislative conditions
The manufacturer is issued with a general operating permit
(GTA in accordance with § 20 StVZO (German road traffic and
licensing regulations) and EU operating permit) for the overall
vehicle with all parts for specific conversions.
Conv ...
Renewing components
All components of the refrigerant circuit submitted for
quality monitoring must always be sealed (use the original
sealing caps from the genuine part).
The genuine parts (air conditioner compressor, reservoir,
receiver, evaporator ...
Removing and installing luggage compartment light -W3-
Removing
Caution
Danger of damage to component surfaces.
When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the
component with commercially available adhesive tape.
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