General information about the front suspension (VW Golf 1)

Golf, Jetta, Scirocco models have independent front suspension with telescopic MacPherson struts. The telescopic strut is a single unit that includes a coil spring, a telescopic shock absorber and a thrust bearing. The telescopic suspension struts are bolted to the steering knuckles. Non-adjustable wheel hub bearings are pressed into the steering knuckle, which are the support for the hub and drive shaft. The front wheel camber is adjusted using an eccentric upper bolt that attaches the steering knuckle to the strut (figure M:2).

The ball joint is secured with two bolts (until October 1974) or three rivets to the lower suspension arm, which is attached to the body with bolts on rubber hinges.

On models with improved characteristics (1.6 and 1.8 injection engines) a front anti-roll bar is installed.

Drive shafts are of unequal length, with internal and external constant velocity joints (CV joints).

After any work on the front suspension, check the adjustment (toe-in and camber) front wheels (see chapter "Steering").

Since suspension design is constantly being improved, when purchasing shock absorbers, springs and other suspension parts, it is necessary to know the exact vehicle model and identification number (VIN).