Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Running gear, axles, steering

Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link

In this manual: Running gear, axles, steering
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Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link
1 - Spring seat

Note correct installation position

2 - Shock absorber

Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.

3 - Bolt

Renew after removing

Tip of bolt must point in direction of travel.

70 N·m +180°

4 - Wheel bearing housing

Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.

5 - Nut

Renew after removing

6 - Protective sleeve

Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.

7 - Coil spring

Removing and installing → Chapter

Surface of spring coil must not be damaged.

Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.

8 - Deep groove ball thrust bearing
9 - Bump stop

Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.

10 - Suspension strut mounting

Note correct installation position → Anchor.

11 - Nut

Renew after removing

60 N·m

12 - Front body
13 - Bolt

Renew after removing

15 N·m +90°

14 - Cover

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