Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Uprated shock absorbers and coil springs
| Diving or dipping of the rear end between pulling vehicle
and trailer can be avoided with the use of uprated shock
absorbers and coil springs on the rear axle. These shock
absorbers and springs can also be retrofitted in many cases by a
Volkswagen workshop, unless of course they were installed
ex-factory. For allocation of the shocks and springs refer to
→ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”. |
| Diving or dipping and trailer snaking can also be avoided
with stabilisation aids that can be procured in most European
countries via Volkswagen dealerships and also installed by them. |
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| Notes on operation and driving |
 Note
| It is essential that the notes on operation and driving,
which can be found in the operating instructions of your
vehicle, are read and observed. |
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Since higher demands are placed on the engine cooling system
when a trailer is being towed, the cooling system is uprated in
conjunction with factory fitted towing at ...
Other materials:
Front brakes
Item
PR No.
1ZF
1
Brake caliper
FS
III (15”)
2
Brake pad,
thickness
mm
12
Brake pad, wear limit
without backplate
mm
2
3
Brak ...
Assembly overview - lower rear lid trim
1 -
Rear lid
2 -
Bolt
Qty. 4
1.5 Nm
3 -
Lower rear lid trim
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
4 -
Retaining clip
Insert into trim
Remove any retaini ...
Masking areas, rear body
Masking areas, rear underbody
A -
No sealant on threads or contact surfaces.
B -
Threads waxed
D -
Threads free of surfacer and top-coat paint (joint surface may be
painted)
E -
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