– Bolt track rod -1- to subframe and tighten new nut -arrow- to
prescribed torque.
– Tighten bolts -arrows- for anti-roll bar clamp.
For the right side of the vehicle only (depending on equipment)
– Lower wheel suspension again using engine and gearbox jack
-V.A.G 1383 A- and remove support -T10149- from wheel hub.
– Remove tensioning strap -T10038- .
Continuation for both sides of vehicle:
– Tighten bolt -arrow- for track rod -3-.
Note
Ensure that a washer is installed between the nut and the wheel
bearing housing.
– Connect coupling rod -2- to anti-roll bar and tighten nut -1-.
– Install coil spring ⇒ page 257 .
– Install wheel and tighten ⇒ page 288 .
The threaded connections of the track rod may be tightened only
when the dimension measured between the centre of wheel hub
and lower edge of wheel housing before starting the work has
been attained ⇒ page 188 .
– Perform wheel alignment ⇒ page 305 .
Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Track rod to wheel bearing housing
♦ Use new nuts and bolts
♦ Tighten threaded connections only when vehicle is in
the normal running position.
130 Nm + 90°
Track rod to subframe
♦ Use new nuts and bolts
90 Nm + 90°
Anti-roll bar to subframe
♦ Use new bolts
♦ Tighten threaded connections only when vehicle is in
the normal running position.
25 Nm +45°
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
11. Assembly overview - control arm, track rod (four-wheel drive, subframe made from aluminium and wheel bearing housing made from
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