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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link

This assembly overview covers the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 suspension strut: the spring seat with its correct installation position, and a bolt always renewed after removal, with the tip pointing in a specified direction.

Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link

1 -  Spring seat
Note correct installation position
2 -  Shock absorber
Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.
3 -  Bolt
Renew after removing
Tip of bolt must point in direction of travel.
70 Nm +180°
4 -  Wheel bearing housing
Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.
5 -  Nut
Renew after removing
6 -  Protective sleeve
Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.
7 -  Coil spring
Removing and installing → Chapter
Surface of spring coil must not be damaged.
Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.
8 -  Deep groove ball thrust bearing
9 -  Bump stop
Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.
10 -  Suspension strut mounting
Note correct installation position → Anchor.
11 -  Nut
Renew after removing
60 Nm
12 -  Front body
13 -  Bolt
Renew after removing
15 Nm +90°
14 -  Cover

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    Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What does the Golf Mk7 front strut assembly show?
    Coil spring, shock absorber, top mount with bearing, bump stop, dust cover, upper link and all bolt torques.
    Suspension strut, upper suspension link
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    Removing and installing suspension strut
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