The Golf, Jetta and Scirocco models are equipped with a semi-independent rear suspension with a rear axle consisting of two longitudinal tubular arms connected to each other by a transverse torsion beam. The beam has a T-shaped welded profile and consists of two elastic steel strips. The welded joints between the beam and the arms are reinforced with additional corner plates.
On models with improved performance with 1.6 and 1.8 l injection engines, a rear anti-roll bar is installed.
The rear suspension is equipped with telescopic MacPherson struts, which are a telescopic shock absorber equipped with a spring. The lower strut mounts have rubber bushings and are bolted to the longitudinal arms of the rear axle. The upper strut mounts are connected to the body through rubber bushings using nuts and washers. The wheel bearings are tapered, roller, adjustable. The rear axle is mounted on rubber hinges (silent blocks), which cushion the impact of the wheels on the unevenness of the road.
When purchasing spare parts (shock absorbers, springs, etc.) you need to know the exact model and vehicle identification number (VIN).
Tools and equipment
In addition to the tools listed in the chapter "Basic rules for carrying out work", to perform work on the rear suspension, you will need spring compression tools to remove the suspension springs from the telescopic struts.
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