Car suspension repair Volkswagen Golf 2
Front suspension — design description
Front suspension (figure 397) — independent, with spring struts on coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, transverse triangular levers and anti-roll bar. The load-bearing...
Front suspension (figure 397) — independent, with spring struts on coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, transverse triangular levers and anti-roll bar. The load-bearing...
Replacing front suspension components
Below is a description of the operations for replacing the spring strut together with the lower arm and drive shaft. These operations are usually performed during suspension...
Below is a description of the operations for replacing the spring strut together with the lower arm and drive shaft. These operations are usually performed during suspension...
Disassembling the front suspension
The diagram of the front suspension device is shown in Figure 398. In the following description, it is assumed that the suspension has already been removed in the manner described...
The diagram of the front suspension device is shown in Figure 398. In the following description, it is assumed that the suspension has already been removed in the manner described...
Front suspension repair
The ball joint and rubber-metal bushings can be replaced in the suspension arm. The ball joint is attached to the steering knuckle with three bolts inserted from below and secured...
The ball joint and rubber-metal bushings can be replaced in the suspension arm. The ball joint is attached to the steering knuckle with three bolts inserted from below and secured...
Assembling the front suspension
The front suspension is assembled in the reverse order of its disassembly, using the following recommendations. Lever. Insert the ball joint pin into the hole in the steering...
The front suspension is assembled in the reverse order of its disassembly, using the following recommendations. Lever. Insert the ball joint pin into the hole in the steering...
Replacement of front suspension components and parts
Replacing the lever The arm can be disconnected from the steering knuckle in two different ways. The first involves separating the ball joint from the steering knuckle, the second...
Replacing the lever The arm can be disconnected from the steering knuckle in two different ways. The first involves separating the ball joint from the steering knuckle, the second...
Rear suspension — design description
The linked-leaf rear suspension comprises a rear axle support beam, two coil springs and two hydraulic shock absorbers. In the VW Golf GTD, the suspension is equipped with an...
The linked-leaf rear suspension comprises a rear axle support beam, two coil springs and two hydraulic shock absorbers. In the VW Golf GTD, the suspension is equipped with an...
Replacing the rear axle beam
The diagram of the rear suspension device is shown in figure 408 and 409 . It should be noted that both brackets 10 and 11 of the rear axle beam should be disconnected from the...
The diagram of the rear suspension device is shown in figure 408 and 409 . It should be noted that both brackets 10 and 11 of the rear axle beam should be disconnected from the...
Replacing the shock absorber and rear suspension spring
Unscrew the upper shock absorber mount nut, holding it with a flat wrench by the rod. Remove the spacer sleeve, upper spring cup, washer, rubber bushing and spring, then the lower...
Unscrew the upper shock absorber mount nut, holding it with a flat wrench by the rod. Remove the spacer sleeve, upper spring cup, washer, rubber bushing and spring, then the lower...
Replacing rear wheel hub bearings
Loosen the wheel nuts and place the rear of the vehicle on stands. Remove the wheel and hub cap using the tool shown in Figure 411, although a screwdriver will do. Remove cotter...
Loosen the wheel nuts and place the rear of the vehicle on stands. Remove the wheel and hub cap using the tool shown in Figure 411, although a screwdriver will do. Remove cotter...
Checking the rear wheel alignment angles
The rear wheel alignment angles cannot be adjusted. Wheel camber -1°40'±20'. The permissible difference in camber between the left and right wheels should not exceed 30'. Rear...
The rear wheel alignment angles cannot be adjusted. Wheel camber -1°40'±20'. The permissible difference in camber between the left and right wheels should not exceed 30'. Rear...
Wheels and tires
Depending on the model and configuration, cars may be equipped with different wheel rims and tires. In addition, early production cars may use wheels and tires that were launched...
Depending on the model and configuration, cars may be equipped with different wheel rims and tires. In addition, early production cars may use wheels and tires that were launched...
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