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)