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1.  (VW 418 A)

2. Mounting bracket with bonded rubber bushing

3. Wishbone

4.  (VW 401)

Suspension Strut

Suspension Strut

‹› Adaptive chassis DCC suspension strut, removing and installing, refer to => [ Suspension Strut ] See: Self-Leveling Suspension.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

‹› Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

‹› Spreader (3424)

‹› Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

‹› Wheel Hub Support (T10149)

Removing

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Loosen drive axle bolt to wheel hub:

‹› Hex head bolt, refer to => [ Drive Axle Hex Bolt Connection, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Wheel Hub/Axle Nut/Service and Repair/Removal

and Replacement. 

‹› Twelve point bolt, refer to => [ Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Wheel Hub/Axle Nut/Service and

Repair/Procedures.

‹› Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when doing this, otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged.

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Remove wheel.

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