– Remove the hex bolts -arrows- for the upper strut mount and
remove the suspension strut.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
– Secure the Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931- using the
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support - T10149-
to the wheel hub with a wheel bolt.
– Position the suspension strut on the wheel bearing housing
and secure it with the internal multi-point bolt and a new nut.
The point of the internal multi-point bolt must face the direction of
travel
– Remove the Spreader Tool - 3424- .
One of two markings -arrows- on the spring plate must point in
the direction of travel.
– Untie the wheel bearing housing from the subframe.
– Carefully lift the wheel bearing housing with the transmission
jack far enough until it is possible to install the bolts that con‐
nect the suspension strut to the suspension strut tower
-arrow-.
If necessary, use a ladder, for example the Step Ladder -
VAS5085- to install the bolts.
– Tighten the hex bolts for the upper strut mount -arrows-.
– Remove the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Sup‐
port - T10149- .
Jetta 2011 ➤ , Jetta 2013 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 08.2015
72 Rep. Gr.40 - Front Suspension
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