Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual page 33

– Remove footwell trim by removing nuts -arrows-.
– Remove bolt -1- and pull universal joint -2- off steering box.
– Remove front wheels.
– Remove lower noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Overview - noise insulation .
– Separate connector for extended service intervals on oil sump.
– Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe.
– Detach coupling rods from anti-roll bar.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove complete‐
ly.
Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread on pin.
– Press track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing using ball
joint splitter -3287A- and remove nut now.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
3. Subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension link
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