Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing track rod
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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Unscrew bolts -arrows- for
anti-roll bar -1-. |
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Unscrew nut -1- and bolt
-3- by a few turns. |
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Unscrew nut -1-, and remove
bolt -4- towards rear. Push
anti-roll bar upwards while doing so. |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
| The threaded connection of the track rod may be tightened
only when the dimension measured between the centre of wheel hub
and lower edge of wheel housing before starting the work has
been attained
→ Chapter. |
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Perform wheel alignment
→ Chapter. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - track rod“ |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - anti-roll bar“ |
| → Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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Vehicle identification data
Fig. 19 A: Vehicle data sticker: example
shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③ B: Type plate
Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Vehicle identification number.
The vehicle identification number can be read from ...
Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)
The inertia reel has two locking functions.
The first locking function is triggered by the belt being
jerked out of the reel (belt extension acceleration).
Test 1
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Pull belt o ...
Contact corrosion
Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable connecting
elements (screws, bolts, nuts, washers, etc.) are used.
For this reason, only connecting elements with a special
surface coating are fitted in the vehicle.
Moreover, c ...
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