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Golf Mk5

Assembly overview: subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links
   
Assembly overview: subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links
  Caution
t  It is not permitted to weld or straighten load-bearing or wheel-guiding components of the suspension.
t  Always renew self-locking nuts.
t  Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.
1 - Nut
q   65 Nm
q   When tightening, counterhold on hexagon socket of joint stub.
q   Self-locking
q   Always renew after removing.
2 - Coupling rod
q   Link between anti-roll bar and suspension strut
3 - Bracket
q   Fixing position → Fig.
q   If bracket is renewed, the wheels must be aligned → Chapter
4 - Mounting bracket
q   Fixing position → Fig.
q   With bonded rubber bush
5 - Bolt
q   50 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
6 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 90
q   70 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
7 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 90
q   70 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
8 - Front left vehicle level sender -G78-
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Can be tested in guided fault finding using → Vehicle diagnostic tester
9 - Bolt
q   9 Nm
10 - Suspension link
q   Different versions of suspension links are possible (cast steel, aluminium).
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
  Note
A mixed installation of suspension links of different types or made of different materials is not permissible.
q   If damaged, also renew swivel joint.
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Renew mounting → Chapter
11 - Suspension link
q   Different versions of suspension links are possible (welded steel sheet, single-shell steel sheet).
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
  Note
A mixed installation of suspension links of different types or made of different materials is not permissible.
q   If damaged, also renew swivel joint.
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Renew mounting → Chapter
12 - Nut
q   M12 x 1.5
q   60 Nm
q   Self-locking
q   Always renew after removing.
13 - Swivel joint
q   Checking → Chapter
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Renew together with suspension link if suspension link is damaged
14 - Nut
q   For cast steel suspension link: 60 Nm
q   For sheet steel and forged aluminium suspension link: 100 Nm
q   Self-locking
q   Always renew after removing.
15 - Nut
q   9 Nm
16 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 100
q   70 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
17 - Bolt
q   20 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
18 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 75
q   70 Nm + 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
19 - Bolt
q   M14 x 1.5 x 70
q   100 Nm + 90° further
q   Do not tighten until pendulum support is bolted to gearbox
q   Always renew after removing.
20 - Bracket for skid plate
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
21 - Bolt
Always observe size and strength class of the bolt. Different torque specifications apply.
q   M10 x 75 strength class 8.8: 40 Nm and turn 90° further
q   M10 x 75 strength class 10.9: 50 Nm and turn 90° further
  Caution
From model year 08, HeliCoil inserts are installed in the pendulum support connection in the 02Q gearboxes. Identification → Rep. gr.34
Use a bolt with hardness class 10.9 for this and all other gearboxes.
If there is no HeliCoil insert in the 02Q gearbox, use bolts with the strength class 8.8 and the corresponding torque setting.
q   Always renew after removing.
22 - Bolt
Always observe strength class of the bolt. Different torque specifications apply.
q   M10 x 35 strength class 8.8: 40 Nm and turn 90° further
q   M10 x 35 strength class 10.9: 50 Nm and turn 90° further
  Caution
From model year 08, HeliCoil inserts are installed in the pendulum support connection in the 02Q gearboxes. Identification → Rep. gr.34.
Use a bolt with hardness class 10.9 for this and all other gearboxes.
If there is no HeliCoil insert in the 02Q gearbox, use bolts with the strength class 8.8 and the corresponding torque setting.
q   Always renew after removing.
23 - Bracket to pendulum support
q   Not an individual part
24 - Pendulum support
q   Bolt first to gearbox and then to subframe
q   Various versions
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
25 - Lower bonded rubber bush for pendulum support
q   Pressing out and in for vehicles with front-wheel drive → Chapter
q   Pressing out and in for vehicles with four-wheel drive → Chapter
q   Different versions → Fig.
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
26 - Shield
q   For vehicles with front-wheel drive only
27 - Bolt
q   6 Nm
q   Self-locking
28 - Subframe
q   Various versions
q   Removing and installing without steering box → Chapter
q   Removing and installing with steering box → Chapter
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
29 - Upper bonder rubber bush for pendulum support
q   Pressing out and in for vehicles with front-wheel drive → Chapter
q   Pressing out and in for vehicles with four-wheel drive → Chapter
q   Different versions → Fig.
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
30 - Bolt
q   M12 x 1.5 x 110
q   70 Nm + 180° further
q   Always renew after removing.
q   Always tighten threaded connections in unladen position:
   Golf → Chapter
   Golf Plus, CrossGolf → Chapter
31 - Nut
q   65 Nm
q   When tightening, counterhold on hexagon socket of joint stub.
q   Self-locking
q   Always renew after removing.
32 - Anti-roll bar
q   Various versions
q   Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.

   
Distinguishing characteristics of bonded rubber bushes for pendulum support
  Note
t  There are two different types of bonded rubber bushes for pendulum supports: the T version -I- and the V version -II-.
t  They are allocated by means of the → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“.
I - The corners of the inner core -1- point towards the opening for pendulum support -arrow- (T version)
II - The corners of the inner core -2- point away from the opening for pendulum support -arrow- (V version)
  N40-10530

Assembly overview: front left vehicle level senderG78 > < Subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links