Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual page 228

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
– Remove bolts -arrows- for anti-roll bar clamp.
If the upper bolt of the anti-roll bar clamp on the right side of the
vehicle cannot be removed, then additional work must be per‐
formed ⇒ page 220 .
For the right side of the vehicle only (depending on equipment)
– Now strap vehicle to the lifting platform arms on both sides of
the vehicle using tensioning straps -T10038- .
WARNING
If the vehicle is not strapped down there is a great danger that
the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform!
– Attach support -T10149- to wheel hub using wheel bolt.
– Raise wheel hub with support -T10149- and engine and gear‐
box jack -V.A.G 1383 A- far enough that bolts of right anti-roll
bar clamp are accessible.
Continuation for both sides of vehicle:
– Remove nut -arrow- and remove bolt towards rear.
– Remove track rod.
Installing
– Install track rod on vehicle and tighten bolts hand tight.
The track rod may only be bolted when dimension "a" has been
attained ⇒ page 188 .
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Rep. Gr.42 - Rear suspension