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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing pendulum support

This page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 pendulum support — remove the noise insulation first, then unscrew the three retaining bolts.

  Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
   
–  Unscrew bolts -1, 2 and 3-, and remove pendulum support.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
  Note
 

Removing and installing pendulum support

There are threaded inserts, e.g. “Heli coil”, in the bolting holes for the pendulum support.
Identifying feature: Shoulder on first thread pitch -arrow-.
Specified torques
→ Fig. „“Install pendulum support”“
 

Removing and installing pendulum support

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    Removing and installing pendulum support — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What is the Golf Mk7 pendulum support?
    A torque-reaction link between the subframe and the gearbox that controls engine rock during acceleration and braking. Unbolt from both ends to remove.
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