– Insert this pin in holes in lower transverse link -arrows-.
– Then insert top spring seat into upper end of spring.
– Release tension from spring. When doing so, locate upper
spring seat onto lug on body.
– Install wheel and tighten ⇒ page 288 .
15.2 Removing and installing shock absorb‐
ers
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Removing
– Remove wheel.
– Remove wheel housing liner ⇒ Rep. Gr. 66 .
– Remove coil spring ⇒ page 257 .
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
15. Assembly overview - shock absorber, coil spring (four-wheel drive, subframe made from aluminium and wheel bearing housing made
from cast steel) 259