5 Assembly overview: suspension strut
1 - Shock absorber
❑ Can be renewed sepa‐
rately
❑ Allocation ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue “ETKA”
2 - Bump stop
3 - Protective sleeve
4 - Coil spring
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 76
❑ Observe colour coding
❑ Allocation ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue “ETKA”
Spring allocation via PR No.
These numbers are located on
the vehicle data sticker.
❑ Surface of coil must not
be damaged.
5 - Deep groove ball thrust
bearing
6 - Suspension strut mounting
❑ Note correct installation
position ⇒ page 67
7 - Nut
❑ M14 x 1.5
❑ 60 Nm
❑ Self-locking
❑ Always renew after re‐
moving
8 - Suspension strut turret
9 - Bolt
❑ 15 Nm + 90° further
❑ Always renew after removing
10 - Protective cap
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
64 Rep. Gr.40 - Front suspension