Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing upper transverse link, front-wheel drive

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Rear suspension, drive shaft / Suspension link, track rod / Removing and installing upper transverse link, front-wheel drive

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

Removing

–	Loosen wheel bolts.

–	Raise vehicle.

–	Remove wheel.

–	Remove spring → Chapter.

Removing and installing upper transverse link, front-wheel drive

–	Unhook line -1- from retainer -2--arrows-.

–	Unscrew nut -3- and remove washer -4-.

–	Pull out bolt -5-.

–	Use felt-tip pen or similar to mark position of eccentric bolt -3- in relation to subframe.

Removing and installing upper transverse link, front-wheel drive

–	Unscrew nut -2- and pull out eccentric bolt -3-.

–	Take out upper transverse link -1-.

Installing

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.

–	Perform wheel alignment → Chapter.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - transverse link“

→ Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“

Removing and installing upper transverse link, front-wheel drive

Assembly overview - track rod, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

1 - Subframe 2 - Bolt Renew after removing 70 Nm +180° 3 - Wheel bearing housin ...

Removing and installing upper transverse link, four-wheel drive

Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Re ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing condensation drainage (LHD)
Removing – Remove right centre console trim in footwell → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. Risk of damage to airbag control unit. Connectors may corrode if moisture enters.After disconnecting, ...

Radio reception and aerials
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings For factory-fitted radio and navigation devices, the aerial for radio reception can be installed in various locations in the vehicle: On the inside of the rear window, together with the rear window heating. On ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Handling seat covers → Cleaning cloth seat covers, fabric trim and Alcantara upholstery → Cleaning and caring for natural leather covers → Cleaning leatherette upholstery → C ...