Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing upper transverse link, front-wheel drive
| Special tools and workshop equipment
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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Remove spring
→ Chapter. |
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Unhook line -1- from retainer
-2--arrows-. |
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Unscrew nut -3- and remove
washer -4-. |
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Use felt-tip pen or similar to mark position of eccentric
bolt -3- in relation to subframe. |
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Unscrew nut -2- and pull out
eccentric bolt -3-. |
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Take out upper transverse link -1-. |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
| The threaded connections of the suspension link may only be
loosened and tightened in the unladen weight position
→ Chapter. |
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Perform wheel alignment
→ Chapter. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - transverse link“ |
| → Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ |
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1 -
Subframe
2 -
Bolt
Renew after removing
70 Nm +180°
3 -
Wheel bearing housin ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Re ...
Other materials:
Engine oil specification
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The engine oil used must correspond exactly to specifications.
The correct engine oil is important for the function and service life of the
engine. A special high quality multigrade oil has been filled at the factory and ...
Lights, lamps, switches outside
Operation and safety notes for gas
discharge bulbs
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If repairs are to be made to the headlight with gas
discharge bulbs, observe the following:
Notes on dangerous high voltage/currents
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Undercoated areas
Note
Undercoating (stone-chipping protection) applied during repair work
must be identical in appearance and thickness to the original
undercoating.
Water drainage holes must remain clear.
All threaded studs and welded nuts with metric ...
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