GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2007)
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Separate wheel bearing housing/suspension strut bolt connection - arrow -.
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Insert spreader 3424 into wheel bearing housing slot.
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Turn ratchet around 90° and remove from spreader 3424.
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Press brake disc in direction of suspension strut by hand.
Otherwise strut tube may be canted in hole of wheel bearing housing.
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Pull wheel bearing housing downward off strut tube and lower using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A until strut tube hangs free.
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Tie wheel bearing housing onto console/subframe using wire.
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Remove Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A under wheel bearing housing.
CAUTION! Do not leave engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A below vehicle any longer than necessary.
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Remove wiper arms.
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Remove plenum chamber cover.
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Remove hex bolts - arrows - for upper strut mounting and remove suspension strut.
Installing
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Insert suspension strut, one of the two markings - arrows - must point in direction of travel when doing this.