Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing strut Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- Removing –  Remove plenum chamber bulkhead → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

–  Remove bolt -arrow- in plenum chamber. –  Remove steering column → Chapter.

–  Remove bolts -1-. –  Remove bolt -2- and remove strut -3-. Installing

–  Secure strut to body by tightening bolt -arrow-.

–  Install securing bolt -2- and tighten. –  Tighten bolt -1- for strut -3-. –  Install steering column → . –  Install plenum chamber bulkhead → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50. –  Perform basic settings for steering angle sensor -G85- using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B-.

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Strut to mounting bracket	20 Nm
Strut to body	20 Nm