Jetta L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (BEW) (2004)
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Pull wheel bearing housing off shock absorber downward.
Remove hex nut for upper shock absorber mounting
1 - Ratchet handle (commercially available)
2 - T1 0001/8
3 - T10001/11
4 - T1 0001/5
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Remove suspension strut.
Installing
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Install suspension strut..
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Remove spreader 4324 .
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Tighten bolted union wheel bearing housing/suspension strut.
Further installation of suspension strut is performed in reverse order
Fastener/location Tightening torques:
12-point nut for upper spring plate ................................................................................................................................................. 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Hex nut for wheel bearing housing ............................................................................................ 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 1/4 turn 90°
Coupling rod to suspension strut Use new nuts! ........................................................................ 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 1/4 turn 90°