Jetta L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (BEW) (2004)
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Insert Spreader 3424 into slot - arrow - .
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Turn ratchet handle through 90° - and pull off 3424 .
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Press brake disc in direction of suspension strut by hand.
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Otherwise the shock absorber tube could catch in the wheel bearing housing hole.
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Pull wheel bearing housing off shock absorber downward.
Remove hex nut for upper shock absorber mounting
1 - Ratchet handle (commercially available)
2 - T1 0001/8
3 - T10001/1 1
4 - T1 0001/5
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Remove suspension strut.
Installing
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Install suspension strut.
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Remove spreader 3424 .
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Tighten bolted union wheel bearing housing/suspension strut.
Further installation of suspension strut is performed in reverse order
Fastener/location Tightening torques:
12-point nut for upper spring plate ....................................................................................................................................................... 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Hex nut for wheel bearing housing .................................................................................................. 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 1/4 turn 90°
Coupling rod to suspension strut. Use new nuts! .............................................................................................................................. 90 Nm (66 4 ft. lbs.)
Front Suspension Strut, Servicing
Front suspension strut, servicing