Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual page 75

– Insert spreader -3424- into slot of wheel bearing housing.
– Turn ratchet handle through 90° and detach from spreader
-3424- .
– Press brake disc towards suspension strut by hand.
Otherwise the shock absorber tube can cant in the bore of the
wheel bearing housing.
– Pull wheel bearing housing downwards off shock absorber
tube and lower with engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
until shock absorber tube is free.
– Tie wheel bearing housing up to subframe bracket using a
piece of wire.
– Pull engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- out from under
wheel bearing housing.
WARNING
♦ Do not leave the engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
under the vehicle for longer than necessary.
– Remove wiper arms ⇒ Rep. Gr. 92 ; Wiper system; Removing
and installing wiper arms .
– Remove plenum chamber cover.
– Remove hexagon bolts -arrows- for upper shock absorber
mounting and remove suspension strut.
Installing
Installation position of spring plate
– Insert suspension strut with one of the two markings
-arrows- pointing forwards.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
5. Assembly overview: suspension strut
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