Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual page 184

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
– Remove bolt -arrow-.
– Remove shock absorber.
Installing
Install in reverse order. Note the following points:
The shock absorber may be bolted to the wheel bearing housing
only when dimension "a" has been attained
– Install shock absorber and tighten bolts -arrows-.
– Tighten bolt -arrow-.
– Install coil spring ⇒ page 173
– Install wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. Gr. 66 .
– Install wheel and tighten
Specified torques
Component
Shock absorber to body
♦ Use new bolts
Shock absorber to wheel bearing housing
176
Rep. Gr.42 - Rear suspension
⇒ page 137
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⇒ page 288 .
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Specified torque
50 Nm +45°
180 Nm