Checking Swivel Joint - Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual

– Press in bushes to stop and until a force of 20 kN is attained.
– Detach assembly tool -T10244- from subframe and check
pressed-in bonded rubber bushes for proper seating.
• The notches in the bonded rubber bushes must be centred in
the subframe opening.
• A gap -arrow- between the bonded rubber bushes is accept‐
able.
– Install subframe ⇒ page 22
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Checking swivel joint

Checking axial play
– Firmly pull suspension link down in -direction of arrow- and
press up again.
Checking radial play
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
3. Subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension link
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