Volkswagen Jetta 2011 User Manual

– Remove bolt -arrow- for lower transverse link -1-.
Vehicles with Automatic Headlamp Range Control
– Remove the bolts -1- from the lower transverse link.
Continuation for All Vehicles
– Mark the location of the centering bolt -arrow- in relation to the
subframe, for example using a felt-tip pen.
– Remove the bolt -arrow-.
– Remove lower transverse link.
Installing
– Insert the lower transverse link in the vehicle and tighten the
bolts by hand.
Only Bolt on Transverse Link if Dimension “a” is Reached. Refer
to
⇒ “2 Rear Axle Curb Weight (Twist Beam Rear Suspension)”,
page 146 !
– Connect the upper transverse link to the subframe and tighten
the new nut -arrow- to the tightening specification only.
– Observe the mark made -arrow- to indicate the location of the
centering bolt in relation to the subframe.
Vehicles with Automatic Headlamp Range Control
– Install the bolts -1- to the lower transverse link.
Continuation for All Vehicles
– Tighten bolt -arrow- for lower transverse link -1-.
– Install the coil spring. Refer to
⇒ “14.2 Coil Spring, Removing and Installing”, page 215 .
– Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to
⇒ “2 Wheel Installation Tightening Specifications”,
page 237 .
– Perform vehicle alignment. Refer to
⇒ “8 Wheel Alignment”, page 256 .
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Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Jetta 2011
Category	Automobile
Language	English