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Removing and installing suspension strut, Golf > < Removing and installing wheel bearing housing
Assembly overview: suspension strut
   
Assembly overview: suspension strut
1 - Shock absorber
q   Can be renewed separately
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
2 - Bump stop
3 - Protective sleeve
4 - Coil spring
q   Removing and installing → .
q   Observe colour coding
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
Spring allocation via PR No.
These numbers are located on the vehicle data sticker.
q   Surface of coil must not be damaged.
5 - Deep groove ball thrust bearing
6 - Suspension strut mounting
q   Note correct installation position → Fig.
7 - Nut
q   M14 x 1.5
q   60 Nm
q   Self-locking
q   Always renew after removing.
8 - Suspension strut turret
9 - Bolt
q   15 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
10 - Protective cap

   

Removing and installing suspension strut, Golf > < Removing and installing wheel bearing housing