Golf L4-2.0L (ABA) (1996)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Rear
NOTE:
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Axle beam with drum brakes shown, models wit disc brakes similar.
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Directly below the component legend are the Fig. numbers. Please refer to these for information regarding removal and installation instructions.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to straighten or weld rear axle beam or stub axles.
1
Lug Bolt
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Tighten to: 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)
2
Nut
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Tighten to: 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
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Axle beam must be in horizontal position (vehicle not loaded) when tightening nut
3
Nut
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Tighten to: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
4
Dished Washer
5
Nut
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Tighten to: 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
6
Cover (large)
7
Upper mounting ring (rubber)
8
Cover (small)
9
Suspension Strut
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Removing/installing, refer to Fig. 1
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Disassembling/assembling. See:
10
Wheel Bearings
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Servicing, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
11
Nut