Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Repairing suspension strut
Special tools and workshop equipment required |
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- |
Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- |
Shock absorber set -T10001- |
Commercially available ratchet handle |
Ring spanner insert -V.A.G 1332/7- |
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Remove coil spring strut
→ Anchor. |
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Clamp suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20--4-
in a vice. |
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Clamp suspension strut in suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G
1752/20--4-. |
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Pre-tension coil spring with spring compressor -V.A.G
1752/1- until deep groove ball thrust bearing is free at top. |
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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Tool insert -T10001/8- |
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Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- |
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Strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20- |
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Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- |
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Tool insert -T10001/5- |
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Ratchet handle -T10001/11- |
WARNING
First compress spring far enough to ensure that
upper spring plate is free. |
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Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring
retainer -V.A.G 1752/4--arrow-. |
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Insert spring seat -1- into
shock absorber -2-. |
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Fit coil spring -3- with spring
compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- onto lower spring seat. |
The end of the coil spring must lie against the stop
-arrow-. |
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Assemble all other parts and use new nut on piston rod. |
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Relieve tension on spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- and
remove from coil spring. |
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Remove suspension strut from suspension strut support clamp
-V.A.G 1752/20-. |
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Install suspension strut
→ Chapter. |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper
suspension link“ |
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Spreader -3424-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
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Other materials:
Releasing gas and draining front gas-filled shock absorbers, DCC shock
absorbers
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Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice.
WARNING
Safety goggles must be worn when drilling.
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Drill a 3 mm hole -A ...
General notes on tyre noise
Tyre noise that can be heard by the human ear is caused by
vibrations which are transmitted by the air from the source of
the sound to our ears.
Of interest here are the noises caused by certain
characteristics and effects while the tyre ...
Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order
in preparation for changing the wheel :
In the event of a flat tyre, park your
vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.
Switch on the electronic parking brake
Braking, st ...
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