Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 547

  

  

The coil spring end must lie against stop  - arrow - . 

- Set spring with spring compressor V.A.G1752/1 . 

- Screw lower bolt - arrow - to shock absorbers. 

- Release spring tension by turning spindle clockwise. 

- After releasing spring tension, check installation position  

- Do not use an impact wrench or similar! 

If you turn spindle too far, the spring holders block 
themselves! 

- Remove nut - 1 - off and remove screw with spring holder. 

- Take spring compressor off spring. 

Shock absorber, removing and installing 

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Rear axle, servicing (all wheel drive vehicles)

  

  

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Torque wrench V.A.G1332  

 

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Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal 
transmission mount V.A.G1359/2  

 

Removing

 

- First remove spring 

Spring, removing and installing 

 

42-4, Spring, removing 

and installing

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Removing and installing spring R32, 

 

42-4, Spring R32, 

removing and installing

 

- Remove wheel. 

- Unclip wire for wheel speed sensor from retainer.  

Rear axle, servicing (all wheel drive vehicles)

  

  

  

- Partially loosen wheel housing liner. 

- Support rear axle with engine/transmission jack 
V.A.G1383A . 

- Remove shock absorber upper bolt - arrow - . 

- Lower trailing arm slowly using engine/transmission jack 
V.A.G1383A . 

- Remove lower bolt - arrow - from shock absorbers. 

- Remove absorber out of vehicle. 

Installing

 

Rear axle, servicing (all wheel drive vehicles)

  

 

- Disconnect coupling rod from stabilizer bar - arrow - if 
necessary. 

This eases installation of the shock absorber lower 
bolt. 

Further installation in reverse order

Fastener/location

Tightening torques

Shock absorber to body  
Use new bolts! 

60 Nm

Shock absorber to trailing arm 

110 Nm

Spring and shock absorbers on vehicles 
with all-wheel drive, assembly overview 

Rear axle, servicing (all wheel drive vehicles)