Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual page 81

Installation position of spring plate
– Insert suspension strut with one of the two markings
-arrows- pointing forwards.
Tighten hexagon bolts -arrows- for upper shock absorber mount‐
ing.
– Install windscreen wiper motor ⇒ Rep. Gr. 92 ; Windscreen
wash/wipe system; Removing and installing windscreen wiper
system .
– Install centre section of bulkhead ⇒ Rep. Gr. 50 ; Assembly
overview - plenum chamber bulkhead .
– Bolt engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- with support
-T10149- to wheel hub using a wheel bolt.
WARNING
♦ Do not lift or lower the vehicle while the engine and gear‐
box jack -V.A.G 1383 A- is under the vehicle. The vehicle
could slip off the lifting platform.
♦ Do not leave the engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
under the vehicle for longer than necessary.
– Position suspension strut on wheel bearing housing.
– Remove wire from wheel bearing housing.
– Using gearbox jack, carefully raise wheel bearing housing until
bolt securing suspension strut to wheel bearing housing can
be inserted.
– Press brake disc towards suspension strut by hand while lift‐
ing.
Otherwise the shock absorber tube can cant in the bore of the
wheel bearing housing.
– Remove spreader -3424- .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
5. Assembly overview: suspension strut
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