Front suspension device (VW Golf 4)

Front suspension

• 1 - shock absorber support;
• 2 - shock absorber strut;
• 3 - steering knuckle;
• 4 - outer hinge;
• 5 - connecting bolt;
• 6 - transverse lower arm of the front suspension;
• 7 - beam;
• 8 - drive shafts;
• 9 - anti-roll bar;
• 10 - plastic connecting rod;
• 11 - steering gear;
• 12 - steering gear rod

Front suspension elements

• 1 - mounting bracket;
• 2 - nut welded to the body;
• 3 - rubber-metal support;
• 4 - Self-locking nut. A new nut must be used during installation;
• 5 - bolt M14x1.5x63, 100 Nm + tighten by 90°. A new bolt must be used during installation;
• 6 - rear support;
• 7 - bolt M12x1.5x70, 70 Nm + tighten by 90°. A new bolt must be used during installation;
• 8 - plate with nuts;
• 9 - self-locking nut, 45 Nm. A new nut must be used during installation;
• 10 - outer hinge;
• 11 - bolt, 20 Nm + tighten by 90°. A new bolt must be used during installation;
• 12 - lower arm of the front suspension;
• 13 - connecting rod;
• 14 - bolt, 45 Nm;
• 15 - self-locking nut, 30 Nm. A new nut must be used during installation;
• 16 - anti-roll bar. To remove, lower the lower crossbar;
• 17 - Allen bolt;
• 18 - bolt M14x1.5x95, 100 Nm + tighten by 90°. A new bolt must be used during installation;
• 19 - front support;
• 20 - bolt M12x1.5x82, 70 Nm + tighten by 90°. A new bolt must be used during installation;
• 21 - bolt M10x70, 50 Nm;
• 22 - bolt M10x30, 50 Nm;
• 23 - pendulum support;
• 24 - bolt M8x48, 25 Nm;
• 25 - rubber support;
• 26 - support clamp;
• 27 - bolt, 25 Nm;
• 28 - lower cross beam

The suspension is the link between the body and the wheels. Through them, the forces acting on the wheels are transmitted to the body. The elements included in the suspension soften dynamic loads, reduce body vibrations, and ensure good stability and smooth running of the car.



(The original information is posted on the website www.VWMANUAL.ru)

In the front suspension, the coil springs and shock absorber form a compact shock absorber strut. The upper part of the shock absorber strut is attached to the body, and the lower part to the steering knuckle. The lower part of the steering knuckle is attached to the three-arm lower arm of the front suspension. The lower arms of the front suspension are connected to the beam. The beam is connected to the body through rubber-metal supports.

Torque from the gearbox to the wheels is transmitted using constant velocity joint drive shafts.

Warning: It is strictly forbidden to carry out welding and straightening work on the front suspension elements. Be sure to replace the self-locking nuts, as well as bolts with traces of corrosion.