Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk4 > Running gear, axles, steering - front and four-wheel drive | Front suspension, drive shafts | Repairing front suspension | Removing and installing suspension strut

Installing

–	Insert suspension strut.

–	Remove spreader -3424-.

–	Tighten bolted connection for wheel bearing housing and suspension strut.

Further installation of suspension strut is performed in reverse order.

Torque settings:
Hexagon nut for upper spring plate	60 Nm
Wheel bearing housing hexagon nut	60 Nm + 90°
Coupling rod to suspension strut	50 Nm + 90°

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