Volkswagen Golf / Golf Plus. Manual - part 9

 

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Volkswagen Golf / Golf Plus. Manual - part 9

 

 

• 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

 .

3.11

Checking swivel joint

Checking axial play
– Firmly pull suspension link down in -direction of arrow- and

press up again.

Checking radial play

3. Subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension link    

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Note

There should be no palpable or visible “play” during both tests.

Observe swivel joint while performing tests.

Take into account possible existing “play” in wheel bearing or

in upper suspension strut mounting.

Check rubber boot for damage and renew swivel joint if nec‐

essary.

3.12

Removing and installing swivel joint

Special tools and workshop

equipment required
♦ Ball joint puller -3287A-
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G

1332-

♦ Engine and gearbox jack -

V.A.G 1383 A-

♦ Torque/angle wrench -

V.A.G 1756-

Removing
– Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub:
♦ Hexagon bolt 

⇒ page 77

♦ Twelve-point bolt 

⇒ page 78

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     Rep. Gr.40 - Front suspension

 

ing on its wheels.
The wheel bearing can be damaged by the weight of the vehi‐

cle if the bolt is loosened.
If a vehicle must be moved with the drive shaft removed, an

outer joint must be fitted and tightened to 50 Nm.

– Remove wheel.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Pull drive shaft slightly out of wheel hub.
– Pull swivel bearing out of suspension link.
– Bend suspension link downwards as far as necessary.

– Install ball joint splitter -3287 A- as shown in illustration and

press out swivel joint.

Note

Place engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- or similar un‐

derneath (danger of accident through falling parts when swivel

joint is pressed out).

Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread on swivel

joint.

Installing
– Fit swivel joint in wheel bearing housing.
– Fit drive shaft in wheel hub.
– Screw on new self-locking nut and counterhold with -T40- Torx

key.

3. Subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension link    

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Ensure boot is not damaged or twisted.

– Install wheel and tighten 

⇒ page 288

 .

– Tighten drive shaft bolt at wheel hub:
♦ Hexagon bolt 

⇒ page 77

♦ Twelve-point bolt 

⇒ page 78

Note

During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or

wheel bearing will be damaged.

Specified torques

Component

Specified torque

Swivel joint to cast steel suspension link

♦ Use new nuts

60 Nm

Swivel joint to sheet steel or forged aluminium suspension

link

♦ Use new nuts

100 Nm

Swivel joint to wheel bearing housing

♦ Use new nut

60 Nm

Drive shaft to wheel hub “hexagon bolt”

♦ Use new bolt

200 Nm +180°

Drive shaft to wheel hub “12-point bolt”

♦ Use new bolt

70 Nm + 90°

3.13

Removing and installing suspension link

with mounting bracket

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

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