Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing spring, torsion beam axle
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- |
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Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/3A- |
Adapter -V.A.G 1752/9-, not illustrated |
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Pull out clip -1- in
-direction of arrow- onto stop. |
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Insert spring compressor-1-. |
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Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- |
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Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/3A- |
WARNING
Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in
spring retainers -V.A.G 1752/3A--2-. |
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Compress coil spring until it can be removed. |
Note
Use a spanner or a reversible ratchet handle to compress
spring compressor. |
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
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Check that the lower spring plate is not damaged. |
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If necessary, renew lower spring plate. |
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Place lower plate onto bottom of coil spring. |
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End of spring -arrow- must lie
against stop on bottom spring seat. |
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Mount spring together with spring plate. |
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The bottom spring seat has a pin. |
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Insert this pin into hole in torsion beam axle. |
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Insert upper spring seat into upper end of spring. |
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Bead of spring seat -arrow-
must lie against coil spring correctly. |
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Release tension on coil spring while locating upper spring
seat on lug on body. |
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Remove spring compressor. |
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Push in clip -1- in opposite
-direction of arrow- onto stop. |
→ Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ |
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Shock absorber
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
Defective shock absorbers must always be degassed and drained before
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-
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Other materials:
Assembly overview - auxiliary heater, interior
1 -
Bolts
7 Nm
2 -
Heat exchanger
Removing and installing
→ Chapter.
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Seal
Must be renewed after every opening.
Note fitting pos ...
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 38 Open tailgate: handle recess for
closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Closing the tailgate
Grip one of the handles in the interior trim of the tailgate (arrows).
Pull the tailgate down with some force until it e ...
Assembly overview - three-point seat belt, 2-door model, with belt tensioner
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Belt inertia reel
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
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Electrical wiring harness
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Bolt
If removed due to an accident with seat belt fastened, renew bolt.
40 Nm
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