Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on subframe

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Technical data / Notes on safety / Safety precautions when working on subframe

It is not permitted to carry out welding and straightening operations on load-bearing or wheel-guiding suspension components.

Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.

Bonded rubber bushes can be twisted only to a limited extent. Therefore, tighten the bolted connections of components with bonded rubber bushes only when the wheel bearing housing has been raised (unladen state) → Chapter.

Safety precautions when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system

WARNING All bolts and nuts must be fully tightened according to specifications before the vehicle is driven on public ...

Repair instructions

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Other materials:

Removing and installing swivel joint
Special tools and workshop equipment required Ball joint puller -3287 A- Angle wrench -V.A.G 1756- Ring spanner insert -V.A.G 1332/10- ...

Checking radial and lateral run-out on wheel rim
– Attach rim to wheel balancing machine. – Use the centring system for wheel balancing machines -VAS 5271-. – Preload tyre gauge approx. 2 mm. – Tu ...

Removing and installing roof spoiler
Removing Note The side spoiler remains installed. – Remove rear lid trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. –&nb ...