VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 (02) PDF Document

The visual and functional examination of the steering system for a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 after an accident should include:

• Visual examination for deformation and cracks.
• Examination for play in track rod joints and steering box.
• Visual examination for tears in boots.
• Examine electrical and hydraulic lines and hoses for chafing, cuts and kinks.
• Examine hydraulic lines, threaded connections and steering gear for leaks.
• Check steering box and lines for secure seating.
• Check for flawless function from lock to lock by moving the steering from stop to stop. In the process, the steering wheel must turn with a constant force without resistance.

The following parts of the running gear of a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 must be examined after an accident:

• All components shown in the assembly overviews for deformation, cracks and other damage.
• If any are damaged, renew damaged parts.
• Align wheels on a VOLKSWAGEN AG-approved wheel alignment stand.
• Check wheels and tyres for true running and imbalance (refer to Wheels, tyres, wheel alignment; Rep. gr. 44).
• Check tyres for cuts and impact damage in the tread and on the flanks (refer to Wheels, tyres, wheel alignment; Rep. gr. 44).
• Check tyre inflation pressure (see tyre inflation pressure sticker in fuel tank flap or Maintenance; Booklet 38; Bereifung prüfen: Zustand, Reifenlaufbild, Reifenfülldruck, Profiltiefe).

If the rim of the wheel and/or tyre is damaged, renew the tyre. This also applies if the circumstances of the accident and the damage to the vehicle indicate possible damage which is not visible. A further factor in the decision is the age of the tyre; tyres should not be older than 6 years. Generally, in case of doubt, the tyre(s) must be renewed whenever a safety risk cannot be excluded.

For the entire vehicle, other vehicle systems should be checked as well, for example:

• Brake system including ABS.
• Visual and functional examination of exhaust system and passenger protection.

Specifications for testing and adjusting can be found in the respective workshop manual in ELSA. The examination for accident vehicles described here refers to the running gear and does not purport to be a complete examination of the entire vehicle.

Safety-relevant systems like, for example, ABS/EDL; airbags; electronically regulated suspension systems; electromechanical or electrohydraulic steering and other driver assist systems, must be read with the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- for possible stored fault messages. If faults are saved in the fault memories of the systems mentioned above, repair them according to instructions in workshop manuals in ELSA. Following repairs, read fault memories of the affected systems again to be sure that complete function has been restored.

To raise the wheel suspension to unladen position for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, the following steps are performed:

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

• Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
• Tensioning strap -T10038-.
• Support -T10149-.

Before the respective wheel suspension is raised, the vehicle must be strapped to the lifting platform arms using tensioning straps -T10038- .

WARNING: If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform!

To simulate this position on the lifting platform, raise the respective wheel suspension with the engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- and support -T10149- .

Step 1. Turn wheel hub until one of the wheel bolt holes is at the top.

Step 2. Attach support -T10149- to wheel hub using wheel bolt.

All bolts on running gear components with bonded rubber bushes on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 may be tightened only when the component is in the unladen position (normal position). Bonded rubber bushes can be twisted only to a limited extent. Axle components with bonded rubber bushes must therefore be brought to a position equivalent to the unladen (normal) position before being tightened. Otherwise, the bonded rubber bush would be subject to torsion loading, shortening its service life.

The torque specifications and renewal notes for components in Assembly overview: subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Removing and installing wheel bearing unit on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include a Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- .

The procedure for Removing and installing wheel bearing unit on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 involves the following steps:

Removing

Step 1. Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub: Hexagon bolt on page 70. Twelve-point bolt on page 71.

Note: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 2. Remove wheel.

Step 3. Remove brake caliper and hang from body using wire (refer to Brake systems; Rep. gr. 46; Repairing front brake).

Step 4. Remove speed sensor (refer to Brake systems;; Rep. gr. 46; Repairing front brake).

Step 5. Remove brake disc.

Only vehicles with VL 100 drive shaft:

Step 6. Press drive shaft as far as possible out of wheel hub (towards gearbox).

Step 7. Remove bolts -arrows-.

Step 8. Take wheel bearing unit out of wheel bearing housing.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Step 9. Remove nuts -arrows-.

Step 10. Pull swivel joint out of suspension link.

Step 11. Pull drive shaft out of wheel hub.

Step 12. Remove bolts -arrows-.

Step 13. Take wheel bearing unit out of wheel bearing housing.

Installing

Step 1. Install in reverse order.

Step 2. Install brake caliper (refer to Brake systems;; Rep. gr. 46; Repairing front brake).

Step 3. Tighten drive shaft bolt at wheel hub:

• Hexagon bolt on page 70.
• Twelve-point bolt on page 71.

Note: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 4. Install speed sensor (refer to Brake systems; Repair group 46; Repairing front brake).

Step 5. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts on page 241.

Specified torques:

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Removing and installing wheel bearing housing on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include:

• Ball joint puller -3287A-.
• Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-.
• Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
• Angle wrench -V.A.G 1756-.

The procedure for Removing and installing wheel bearing housing on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub: Hexagon bolt on page 70. Twelve-point bolt on page 71.

Note: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 2. Remove wheel.

Step 3. Remove brake caliper and hang from body using wire (refer to Brake systems; Rep. gr. 46; Repairing front brake).

Step 4. Remove speed sensor (refer to Brake systems;; Rep. gr. 46; Repairing front brake).

Step 5. Remove brake disc.

Step 6. Now remove splash plate from wheel bearing housing.

Step 7. Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove completely. Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread on pin.

Step 8. Press track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing using ball joint puller -3287A- and now remove nut.

Step 9. Press drive shaft as far as possible out of wheel hub (towards gearbox).

Step 10. Remove threaded connection between wheel bearing housing and suspension strut -arrow-.

Step 11. Insert spreader -3424- in slot in wheel bearing housing.

Step 12. Turn ratchet handle through 90° and detach from spreader -3424- .

Step 13. Press brake disc towards suspension strut by hand. Otherwise the shock absorber tube can cant in the bore of the wheel bearing housing.

Step 14. Pull wheel bearing housing downwards off shock absorber tube and lower with engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- until shock absorber tube is free.

Step 15. Tie wheel bearing housing up to subframe bracket using a piece of wire.

Step 16. Pull engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- out from under wheel bearing housing.

WARNING: Do not leave engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under vehicle longer than necessary.

Step 17. Remove wiper arms (refer to Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92; Wiper system; Removing and installing wiper arms).

Step 18. Remove plenum chamber cover.

Step 19. Remove hexagon bolts -arrows- for upper shock absorber mounting and remove suspension strut.

Installing

Step 1. Insert suspension strut with one of the two markings -arrows- pointing forwards (Installation position of spring plate is shown).

Step 2. Tighten hexagon bolts -arrows- for upper shock absorber mounting.

Step 3. Install plenum chamber cover.

Step 4. Install wiper arms (refer to Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92; Wiper system; Removing and installing wiper arms).

Step 5. Use wheel bolt to attach engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- with support -T10149- to wheel hub.

WARNING: Do not lift or lower vehicle while engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- is under vehicle. The vehicle could slip off the lifting platform! Do not leave engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under vehicle longer than necessary.

Step 6. Position suspension strut on wheel bearing housing.

Step 7. Remove wire from wheel bearing housing.

Step 8. Using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- , carefully raise wheel bearing housing until bolt securing suspension strut to wheel bearing housing can be inserted.

Step 9. Press brake disc towards suspension strut by hand while lifting. Otherwise the shock absorber tube can cant in the bore of the wheel bearing housing.

Step 10. Remove spreader -3424- .

Step 11. Tighten threaded connection between wheel bearing housing and suspension strut -arrow- WARNING: Do not leave engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under vehicle longer than necessary.

Step 12. Remove nuts -arrows-.

Step 13. Fit drive shaft in wheel hub.

Step 14. Fit wheel bearing housing with swivel joint in suspension link.

Step 15. Bolt swivel joint to suspension link.

Note: Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.

Step 16. Tighten drive shaft bolt at wheel hub:

• Hexagon bolt on page 70.
• Twelve-point bolt on page 71.

Note: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 17. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts on page 241.

Specified torques:

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Repairing suspension strut on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include:

• Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-.
• Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-.
• Strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20-.
• Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/5-.
• Shock absorber set -T10001-.
• Commercially available ratchet handle.

The steps for Removing coil spring when Repairing suspension strut on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

Removing coil spring

Step 1. Clamp suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20- -4- in a vice.

Step 2. Clamp suspension strut in suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20- -4-.

Step 3. Pre-tension coil spring with spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- until deep groove ball thrust bearing is free at top.

WARNING: First compress spring far enough to ensure that upper spring plate is free.

Step 4. Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- -arrow-.

Step 5. Unscrew hexagon nut from piston rod.

Step 6. Remove individual components of suspension strut and coil spring with spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- .

Install coil spring.

Step 1. Fit coil spring with spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- onto lower spring support.

The end of the coil spring must lie against the stop -arrow-.

Step 2. Tighten new hexagon nut on piston rod.

Step 3. Relieve tension on spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- and remove from coil spring.

Step 4. Install suspension strut on page 65.

Specified torques:

The instructions for Loosening hexagon bolt when Loosening and tightening drive shaft hexagon bolt for a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

Step 1. With vehicle still standing on its wheels, loosen the hexagon bolt a maximum of 90°, as the wheel bearing will otherwise be damaged.

Step 2. Raise vehicle so that wheels are off the ground.

Step 3. Have second mechanic apply brakes.

Step 4. Remove hexagon bolt -arrow-.

The procedure for Tightening hexagon bolt when Loosening and tightening drive shaft hexagon bolt for a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 is:

Step 1. Renew hexagon bolt.

Note: The wheels must not be in contact with the ground when the drive shaft bolt is tightened; otherwise, the wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 2. Have second mechanic apply brakes.

Step 3. Tighten hexagon bolt to 200 Nm.

Step 4. Lower vehicle onto its wheels.

Step 5. Turn hexagon bolt 180° further.

The procedure for Loosening 12-point bolt when Loosening and tightening 12-point flange bolt securing drive shaft on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 is:

Step 1. To avoid damage to wheel bearing, do not loosen 12-point bolt using 24 mm socket -T10361- further than 90° with vehicle still standing on its wheels.

Step 2. Raise vehicle so that wheels are off the ground.

Step 3. Have second mechanic apply brakes.

Step 4. Remove 12-point bolt -arrow-.

The procedure for Fitting 12-point bolt when Loosening and tightening 12-point flange bolt securing drive shaft on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 is:

Step 1. Renew 12-point bolt.

Note: The wheels must not be in contact with the ground when the drive shaft bolt is tightened; otherwise, the wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 2. Have second mechanic apply brakes.

Step 3. Tighten 12-point bolt to 70 Nm.

Step 4. Lower vehicle onto its wheels.

Step 5. Turn 12-point bolt 90° further.

The procedure for Removing and installing drive shaft with constant velocity joint on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 is covered on page 72.

The procedure for Removing and installing left drive shaft with (push-on) constant velocity slip joint on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub: Hexagon bolt on page 70. Twelve-point bolt on page 71.

Note: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 2. Remove wheel.

Step 3. Remove brake caliper and hang from body using wire (refer to Brake systems;; Rep. gr. 46; Repairing front brake).

Step 4. Remove speed sensor (refer to Brake systems; Repair group 46; Repairing front brake).

Step 5. Remove brake disc.

Step 6. Remove bolts -arrows-.

Step 7. Take wheel bearing unit out of wheel bearing housing.

Step 8. Remove nuts -arrows-.

Step 9. Pull swivel joint out of suspension link.

Step 10. Pull drive shaft out of wheel hub.

Installing

Step 1. Install in reverse order.

Step 2. Bolt swivel joint to suspension link -arrows-.

Note: Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.

Step 3. Tighten drive shaft bolt at wheel hub:

• Hexagon bolt on page 70.
• Twelve-point bolt on page 71.

Note: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 4. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts on page 241.

Specified torques:

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Removing and installing right drive shaft with (push-on) constant velocity slip joint on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include:

• Multi-purpose tool -VW 771-.
• Tensioning strap -T10038-.
• Drive shaft puller -T10382-.
• Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-.
• Angle wrench -V.A.G 1756-.

The procedure for Removing the right drive shaft with (push-on) constant velocity slip joint on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub on page 71.

Caution: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels. The wheel bearing can be damaged by the weight of the vehicle if the bolt is loosened. If a vehicle must be moved with the drive shaft removed, an outer joint must be fitted and tightened to 120 Nm.

Step 2. Remove lower noise insulation (refer to Rep. gr. 50; Assembly overview – noise insulation).

Step 3. Remove wheel.

Step 4. Remove nuts -arrows-.

Step 5. Pull wheel bearing housing with swivel joint out of suspension link.

Step 6. Unbolt coupling rods from anti-roll bars on both sides.

Step 7. Push drive shaft outer joint out of wheel hub by hand.

Step 8. Secure drive shaft to prevent it from falling.

Step 9. Set up drive shaft puller -T10382- . For the constant velocity slip joint -1-, notch -arrow- in the puller plate -T10382/2- must face the spindles -T10382/1- .

Step 10. Assemble puller -T10382- complete with multi-purpose tool -VW 771- .

Note: In order to pull the drive shaft out of the gearbox using the drive shaft puller -T10382- , the suspension strut with all attachments must be pulled to the rear.

Step 11. Using tensioning strap -T10038- e.g. on lifting platform arm, pull suspension strut with attachments back until the drive shaft puller -T10382- can be applied parallel to drive shaft.

Step 12. Set up drive shaft puller -T10382- and pull out drive shaft.

Step 13. Remove drive shaft from vehicle.

Installing

Step 1. Remove any paint residue and/or corrosion on thread and splines of outer joint.

Step 2. Insert new retaining ring in groove in stub shaft on gearbox.

Step 3. Lightly grease splines of stub shaft with universal grease -G 060 735 A2-

Step 4. Mesh outer and inner splines of gearbox and constant velocity slip joint.

Step 5. Slide drive shaft into constant velocity joint to stop by hand.

Step 6. Now push constant velocity joint onto stub shaft of gearbox with a »sudden, hard push«.

Note: Never use a hammer or other striking tool!

Step 7. Check that constant velocity slip joint is seated securely by pulling on constant velocity joint against resistance of retaining ring.

Caution: For this check, pull only on constant velocity slip joint, not on drive shaft.

Step 8. Detach tensioning strap -T10038- .

Step 9. Guide outer joint into wheel hub splines as far as possible.

Step 10. Bolt swivel joint to suspension link -arrows-.

Note: Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.

Step 11. Attach lower noise insulation (refer to Rep. gr. 50; Assembly overview – noise insulation).

Step 12. Tighten drive shaft bolt at wheel hub on page 71.

Note: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 13. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts on page 241.

Specified torques:

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Removing and installing drive shafts with triple roller joint AAR2600i on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include a Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- and Wedge -T10161- .

The procedure for Removing the drive shafts with triple roller joint AAR2600i on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub: Hexagon bolt on page 70. Twelve-point bolt on page 71.

Note: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 2. Remove wheel.

Step 3. Remove lower noise insulation (refer to General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50; Assembly overview – noise insulation).

Step 4. Remove nuts -arrows-.

Step 5. Pull wheel bearing housing with swivel joint out of suspension link.

Step 6. Insert wedge -T10161- between gearbox housing and triple roller joint.

Step 7. Press inner joint out of gearbox by striking wedge -T10161- with a hammer.

Step 8. Remove drive shaft.

Installing

Step 1. Fit new retaining ring into groove of joint pin.

Step 2. Lightly grease splines of stub shaft with universal grease -G 060 735 A2-

Step 3. Mesh outer and inner splines of joint body and gearbox.

Step 4. Slide drive shaft into joint body to stop by hand.

Step 5. Now push joint body into gearbox with a »sudden, hard push«.

Note: Never use a hammer or other striking tool!

Step 6. Check that drive shaft is seated securely in gearbox by pulling on joint body against resistance of retaining ring. For this check, pull only on joint body and not on drive shaft.

Step 7. Guide outer joint into wheel hub splines as far as possible.

Step 8. Bolt swivel joint to suspension link -arrows-.

Note: Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.

Step 9. Attach lower noise insulation (refer to Rep. gr. 50; Assembly overview – noise insulation).

Step 10. Tighten drive shaft bolt at wheel hub on page 71.

Note: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 11. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts on page 241.

Specified torques:

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Removing and installing drive shafts with triple roller joint AAR3300i on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include a Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- .

The procedure for Removing the drive shafts with triple roller joint AAR3300i on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub: Hexagon bolt on page 70. Twelve-point bolt on page 71.

Note: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 2. Remove wheel.

Step 3. Remove lower noise insulation (refer to General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50; Assembly overview – noise insulation).

Step 4. Unbolt drive shaft from gearbox flange shaft.

Step 5. Remove wheel.

Step 6. Push drive shaft outer joint out of wheel hub by hand.

Step 7. Remove nuts -arrows-.

Step 8. Pull wheel bearing housing with swivel joint out of suspension link.

Step 9. Pull drive shaft out of wheel hub.

Installing

Step 1. Remove any paint residue and/or corrosion on thread and splines of outer joint.

Step 2. Insert drive shaft.

Step 3. Guide outer joint into wheel hub splines as far as possible.

Step 4. Bolt swivel joint to suspension link -arrows-.

Note: Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.

Step 5. Place inner joint of drive shaft in position and tighten bolts diagonally to 10 Nm.

Step 6. Tighten multi-point socket head bolts to prescribed torque, using diagonal sequence.

Step 7. Install lower noise insulation (refer to General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50; Overview – noise insulation).

Step 8. Tighten drive shaft bolt at wheel hub:

• Hexagon bolt on page 70.
• Twelve-point bolt on page 71.

Note: During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.

Step 9. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts on page 241.

Specified torques:

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Removing and installing intermediate shaft on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include a Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- .

The procedure for Removing and installing intermediate shaft on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Remove drive shaft on right-hand side on page 72 .

Step 2. Loosen all bolts on bearing bracket -arrows-.

Step 3. Pull intermediate shaft off gearbox.

Repairing intermediate shaft on page 107 .

Installing

Step 1. First renew seal -1- on gearbox.

Step 2. Now push intermediate shaft onto stub shaft of gearbox until bearing -2- contacts bearing bracket -1- without »gap« -arrow-.

Step 3. Tighten bolts -arrows- to specified torque.

Step 4. Install drive shaft on page 73 .

Specified torques:

A checklist for evaluating running gear of accident vehicles for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 can be found on page 1 .

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Rear axle in unladen position on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include:

• Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
• Tensioning strap -T10038-.
• Support -T10149-.

The note states that all bolts on running gear components with bonded rubber bushes for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 may be tightened only when the component is in the unladen position (normal position). Bonded rubber bushes can be twisted only to a limited extent. Axle components with bonded rubber bushes must therefore be brought to a position equivalent to the unladen (normal) position before being tightened. Otherwise, the bonded rubber bush would be subject to torsion loading, shortening its service life.

To simulate the unladen position on the lifting platform for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, raise the axle on one side using the engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- and support -T10149- .

WARNING: If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007!

For the eccentric bolt (1) in Assembly overview: subframe, transverse link, track rod (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

• It is for camber adjustment.
• Check wheel alignment whenever this component is loosened (refer to page 261).

The specifications for the nut (2) in Assembly overview: subframe, transverse link, track rod (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

• M12 x 1.5.
• 95 Nm.
• Self-locking.
• Always renew after removing.
• Always tighten threaded connections in unladen position on page 129.

For the eccentric bolt (4) in Assembly overview: subframe, transverse link, track rod (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

• It is for track adjustment.
• Check wheel alignment whenever this component is loosened (refer to page 261).
• Do not turn more than 90° in either direction (i.e. from minimum to maximum adjustment position).

The specifications for the nut (5) in Assembly overview: subframe, transverse link, track rod (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

• 95 Nm.
• M12 x 1.5.
• Self-locking.
• Always renew after removing.
• Always tighten threaded connections in unladen position on page 129.

For the lower transverse link (9) in Assembly overview: subframe, transverse link, track rod (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, the Removing and installing procedure is on page 142.

For the track rod (20) in Assembly overview: subframe, transverse link, track rod (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

• There are various versions.
• Forwards closed (left and right track rods differ).
• Downwards open (left and right track rods identical).
• It is permitted to install mixed types.
• Allocation is in Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“.
• Removing and installing is on page 143.

The specifications for the bolt (1) in Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

• 50 Nm + 45° further.
• Always renew after removing.

The specifications for the bolt (3) in Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

• M12 x 1.5 x 80.
• 90 Nm + 90° further.
• Always renew after removing.

The specifications for the bolt (5) in Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

• 90 Nm + 90° further.
• Observe tightening sequence on page 159.
• Always renew after removing.

For the trailing arm (6) in Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, the Removing and installing procedure is on page 157, and Repairing is on page 161.

For the rear right speed sensor -G44- / rear left speed sensor -G46- (8) in Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

• It can be tested in guided fault finding using Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051.
• Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of hole and coat with lubricating paste -G 000 650- .

For the wheel bearing housing (9) in Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, the Removing and installing procedure is on page 148. It may be with bolted-on brake carrier. If wheel bearing housing is renewed, wheels must be aligned on page 261. Allocation is in Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“.

For the bonded rubber bush (10) in Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, the Renewing procedure is on page 152.

The specifications for the nut (11) in Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

• 45 Nm.
• Always renew after removing.

For the dust cap (14) in Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (front-wheel drive) on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, Always renew after removing. Pressing off and driving in is on page 155.

The procedure for Removing and installing coil spring when Assembly overview: shock absorber, coil spring on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

• Suspension strut clamp -V.A.G 1752-.

Removing

Step 1. Remove wheel.

Step 2. Insert spring compressor -3-.

WARNING: Make sure coil spring is properly seated in spring retainers -V.A.G 1752/4- -2- (accident risk).

Step 3. Use a spanner or a reversible ratchet handle to compress spring compressor.

Step 4. Compress coil spring until it can be removed.

Step 5. Remove spring.

Step 6. Use a spanner or a reversible ratchet handle to compress spring compressor.

Step 7. Compress coil spring until it can be removed.

Step 8. Remove spring.

Installing

Note correct installation position.

Step 1. End of spring -arrow- must lie against stop on bottom spring seat.

Step 2. Install spring together with spring seat.

Step 3. The bottom spring seat has a pin.

Step 4. Insert this pin in holes in lower transverse link -arrows-.

Step 5. Then insert top spring seat into upper end of spring.

Step 6. Release tension from spring. When doing so, locate upper spring seat onto lug on body.

Step 7. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts on page 241 .

Specified torques:

The procedure for Removing and installing anti-roll bar when Assembly overview: anti-roll bar (four-wheel drive) on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Remove rear wheels.

Note: The following procedure is for the left side of the vehicle. The procedure for the right side of the vehicle is identical.

Step 2. Remove nut -1- and pull coupling rod -2- out of anti-roll bar.

Note: Do not loosen bolt -arrow- for track rod -3-.

Step 3. Remove bolts -arrows- for anti-roll bar clamp.

Step 4. If the upper bolt of the anti-roll bar clamp on the right side of the vehicle cannot be removed, then additional work must be performed on page 226.

For the right side of the vehicle only (depending on equipment):

Step 5. Now strap vehicle to lifting platform arms on both sides of vehicle using tensioning straps -T10038- .

WARNING: If the vehicle is not strapped down, there is a great danger that the vehicle will slip off the lifting platform!

Step 6. Attach support -T10149- to wheel hub using wheel bolt.

Step 7. Raise wheel hub with support -T10149- and engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- far enough that bolts of right anti-roll bar clamp are accessible.

Continuation for both sides of vehicle:

Step 8. Remove anti-roll bar.

Installing

Step 1. Install anti-roll bar in vehicle.

Step 2. Evenly tighten bolts -arrows- for anti-roll bar clamp.

Step 3. 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.

Step 4. Remove tensioning strap -T10038- .

Step 5. Continuation for both sides of vehicle: Connect coupling rod -2- to anti-roll bar and tighten nut -1-.

Step 6. Install wheel and tighten. on page 241.

Specified torques:

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Removing and installing wheel bearing housing when Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (four-wheel drive) on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include a Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- .

The procedure for Removing wheel bearing housing when Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (four-wheel drive) on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Remove coil spring on page 218 .

Step 2. Loosen outer threaded connection for drive shaft on page 229 .

Step 3. Remove wheel.

Step 4. Remove brake carrier with brake caliper and tie to body with wire (refer to Rep. gr. 46).

Note: Do not suspend the brake caliper from the brake hose.

Step 5. Remove bolt for brake disc and remove brake disc.

Step 6. Remove bolts -2-.

Step 7. Pull wheel hub/wheel bearing unit out from wheel bearing housing.

Installing

Step 1. Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Step 2. Use new bolt and tighten on page 229 .

Specified torques:

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Removing and installing trailing arm with mounting bracket when Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (four-wheel drive) on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include a Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- and Support -T10149- .

The procedure for Removing trailing arm with mounting bracket when Assembly overview: wheel bearing housing, trailing arm (four-wheel drive) on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Remove wheel.

Step 2. Remove coil spring on page 164 .

Step 3. Remove bolt -arrow- securing handbrake cable -1- to trailing arm -2-.

Vehicles with retainer for hand brake cable:

Step 4. Remove retainer -1- by pushing out inner pin of rivet -arrow-.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Step 5. Unbolt coupling rod -1- from trailing arm.

Step 6. Remove bolts -arrows-.

Step 7. Mark installation position of mounting bracket on body.

Step 8. Remove bolts -arrows-.

Step 9. Remove trailing arm with mounting bracket.

If the trailing arm is to be renewed, the mounting bracket must be removed from the trailing arm. The position of the mounting bracket relative to the trailing arm must then be adjusted on page 158.

Determining position of mounting bracket in relation to trailing arm

Dimension -a- is 34 ± 1 mm.

1 – Mounting bracket

2 – Trailing arm

Step 10. Tighten bolt when dimension -a- is set.

Installing

Step 1. Threaded connection for trailing arm and wheel bearing housing may be tightened only after all other components (particularly the spring and shock absorber) of respective wheel suspension have been installed. To tighten, wheel suspension must be in extended position. Only then do trailing arm and wheel bearing housing move to the necessary position -arrows-. Position: threaded connection between trailing arm and wheel bearing housing.

It is important to keep to the specified sequence for the following operations.

Step 2. Position trailing arm and mounting bracket on wheel bearing housing using bolts -2- but do not tighten yet.

Step 3. Attach coupling rod -3- to trailing arm but do not tighten nut yet.

Step 4. Raise wheel suspension using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- and support -T10149- until mounting bracket contacts body.

Step 5. Tighten bolts -arrows- on position of old imprint.

Step 6. Lower wheel suspension again using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- and remove support -T10149- from wheel hub.

Step 7. Tighten bolts -2- for trailing arm to specified torque setting, observing required positions of parts on page 159 .

Step 8. Bolt coupling rod -1- to wheel bearing housing and anti-roll bar.

Step 9. Attach retainer -1- by pushing in new inner pin of rivet -arrow-.

After installation, toe setting must be checked on wheel alignment unit.

Step 10. Perform wheel alignment on page 261 .

Specified torques:

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Removing and installing coil spring when Assembly overview: shock absorber, coil spring (four-wheel drive) on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include Suspension strut clamp -V.A.G 1752- .

The procedure for Removing coil spring when Removing and installing coil spring when Assembly overview: shock absorber, coil spring (four-wheel drive) on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Remove wheel.

Step 2. Insert spring compressor -3-.

WARNING: Make sure coil spring is properly seated in spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- -2- (risk of accident).

Step 3. Use a spanner or a reversible ratchet handle to compress spring compressor.

Step 4. Compress coil spring until it can be removed.

Step 5. Remove spring.

Step 6. Install spring together with spring seat. The bottom spring seat has a pin.

Step 7. Insert this pin in holes in lower transverse link -arrows-.

Step 8. Then insert top spring seat into upper end of spring.

Step 9. Release tension from spring. When doing so, locate upper spring seat onto lug on body.

Step 10. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts on page 241 .

The procedure for Removing and installing shock absorbers when Assembly overview: shock absorber, coil spring (four-wheel drive) on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Remove wheel.

Step 2. Remove wheel housing liner (refer to General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66; wheel housing liner).

Step 3. Remove coil spring on page 218 .

Step 4. Remove bolts -arrows-.

Step 5. Remove bolt -arrow-.

Step 6. Remove shock absorber.

Installing

Step 1. Install in reverse order. Note the following points: The shock absorber may be bolted to the wheel bearing housing only when dimension „a“ has been attained on page 179 .

Step 2. Install shock absorber and tighten bolts -arrows-.

Step 3. Tighten bolt -arrow-.

Step 4. Install coil spring on page 164 .

Step 5. Install wheel housing liner (refer to General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66; wheel housing liner).

Step 6. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts on page 241 .

Specified torques:

A checklist for evaluating running gear of accident vehicles for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 can be found on page 1 .

The torque setting for the wheel bolt to wheel hub for all vehicles of the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 is: Torque setting: 120 Nm.

WARNING: If the tyre fitting unit has not been modified for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, please contact the manufacture of the unit, otherwise there is a danger that the wheel will be damaged.

The minimum installation temperature of a tyre for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 must neither be less than 15°C nor exceed 30°C in the core of the tyre.

The warming times for cold tyres for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

• Assuming a minimum room temperature of 19 °C and a tyre temperature of 0 °C or more, a tyre should be kept at least at 19 °C for at least 2 hours.
• Assuming a minimum room temperature of 19 °C and a tyre temperature of below 0 °C, a tyre should be kept at least at 19 °C for at least 2.5 hours.

The warming recommendations for cold tyres for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

• If possible, tyres should be stored in the workshop 1 day before they are fitted (order preparation).
• Store on an insulated base, pallet or the like, as high up as possible.
• Position the tyres individually to allow the warm air to circulate around them effectively.
• Wipe off condensation.
• Never heat with a radiator or hot air blower!

The notes on safety and conditions for removing and fitting tyres (wheels with tyre pressure monitoring) on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

• It is extremely important to adhere to the instructions and warnings in the following descriptions.
• Check whether the tyre pressure sensor should also be replaced (where fitted) (refer to Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051).

Note:

• Ensure that the tyre does not contact the tyre pressure sensor during removal or fitting.
• The tyre pressure sensor must not come into contact with water or be blown upon with compressed air when the wheel rim is cleaned.

Caution: Observe the notes on safety and conditions on page 244 for Pressing tyre off wheel rim for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007.

Deflate tyre by unscrewing nickel-plated valve core.

When pressing off a tyre using tyre fitting equipment with a press-off plate for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, always ensure that the tyre valve/ tyre pressure sensor -arrow- is directly opposite the bead breaker -1-. The bead breaker must be positioned no more than 2 cm from wheel rim flange.

After removing balance weights and excessive dirt from the wheel for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, press both tyre beads off all round and liberally coat tyre and wheel rim flange with tyre assembly paste -arrow-.

Caution: Observe the safety instructions on page 248 for Removing tyre from wheel for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007.

When a tyre is changed on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, it is recommended also to change the set of seals for the tyre pressure sensor.

Before fitting the inner side of the tyre when Fitting tyre to wheel rim for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, coat wheel rim flanges, tyre beads and inside of upper tyre bead generously with tyre assembly paste.

When turning the wheel rim on the tyre fitting unit so that the tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor is directly opposite the assembly head when Fitting tyre to wheel rim for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, run the tyre fitting machine clockwise and stop the fitting of the lower bead before reaching the tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor -arrow- to prevent damage to the tyre pressure sensor. The tyre bead will now slide over the wheel rim flange. The wheel rim may be turned only until the assembly head is just before the tyre valve/ tyre pressure sensor -arrow-.

If the tyre beads do not lie completely against the wheel rim flange when Fitting tyre to wheel rim for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, deflate the tyre, press tyre bead off wheel rim flange and generously coat again with tyre assembly paste. Then inflate tyre to a pressure of max. 3.3 bar (bead seating pressure). If the tyre beads seat perfectly against the shoulder of the wheel rim, increase pressure to 4 bar to »seat« the tyre. Fit a new nickel-plated valve core and inflate tyre to prescribed inflation pressure. Then balance wheel. Install wheel and tighten bolts to prescribed torque on page 241 .

The basic setting must be performed after every modification to the wheels for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007. The requirements are:

• Ignition must be switched on.
• Handbrake of vehicle must be applied.

Vehicles up to model year 2009:

Push SET button -2- in centre console until an audible signal sounds. The audible signal confirms basic setting.

Vehicles as of model year 2010:

Push SET button in glove compartment until an audible signal sounds. The audible signal confirms basic setting.

The general notes that apply when working on the steering box for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

• Thoroughly clean all unions and the adjacent areas before disconnecting.
• When installing the steering box, make sure that dowel sleeves between bracket and steering box are seated correctly.
• Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them to prevent them from getting dirty. Use sheeting and paper for this purpose. Use only lint-free cloths.
• Fit only clean parts; remove new parts from their packaging only immediately prior to fitting.
• Use only the grease and sealants with specified part numbers.
• If repairs cannot be carried out immediately, carefully cover or seal open components.
• From model year 2009, a new, 3rd generation, steering box is being used. Notes on differentiating between 2nd and 3rd generations on page 360.

The required procedure for Removing and installing steering wheel for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing

Step 1. Remove airbag in steering wheel (refer to General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69; Airbag; Removing and installing driver side airbag unit).

Step 2. Separate connectors -1- and -2- for coil connector.

Step 3. Centre steering wheel (wheels in straight-ahead position).

Step 4. Remove bolt -3- and pull steering wheel from steering column.

Installing

Step 1. Set steering wheel onto steering column.

Step 2. Centre markings of steering wheel and steering column -arrows- must align.

The basic setting for steering angle sensor -G85- must be checked after the following repair work on the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

• When vehicle steering angle sensor -G85- is removed or renewed.
• If steering column was removed or renewed.
• If steering lock housing with steering column switch was removed or renewed.
• If steering box was removed or renewed.
• If steering wheel was repositioned.

The notes that apply when assembling the electromechanical steering box, left-hand drive vehicle (2nd generation) up to model year 2008 for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 are:

• There are no 2nd generation steering boxes available as spare parts.
• If the steering box has to be replaced, a new 3rd generation steering box will have to be fitted.
• In addition, the electrical wiring harness from the E-box to the steering box will then also have to be renewed. This is included with the order for the new steering box via the Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“.
• The electrical wiring harness will be delivered with the cable for the service interval display.
• In vehicles without a service interval display, the unused 3-pin connector must be sealed by a flat contact housing with connector position assurance -1J0 973 803- (refer to Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“).

The procedure for Removing steering box for the electromechanical steering box, left-hand drive vehicle (2nd generation) up to model year 2008 on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing steering box

Note:

• There are no 2nd generation steering boxes available as spare parts.
• If the steering box has to be replaced, a new 3rd generation steering box will have to be fitted.
• In addition, the electrical wiring harness from the E-box to the steering box will then also have to be renewed. This is included with the order for the new steering box via the Electronic parts catalogue„ETKA“.
• The electrical wiring harness will be delivered with the cable for the service interval display.
• In vehicles without a service interval display, the unused 3-pin connector must be sealed by a flat contact housing with connector position assurance -1J0 973 803- (refer to Electronic parts catalogue„ETKA“ .

Step 1. Disconnect battery (refer to Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery).

Step 2. Remove nuts -arrows- and remove footwell trim -1-.

Step 3. Remove bolt -1- and pull universal joint -2- off steering box.

Step 4. Remove front wheels.

Step 5. Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove completely. Caution: Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread on pin.

Step 6. Press track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing using ball joint puller -3287A- and now remove nut.

Step 7. Remove lower noise insulation (refer to Rep. gr. 50; Assembly overview – noise insulation).

Step 8. Remove coupling rod from anti-roll bar.

Step 9. Remove nuts -arrows-.

Step 10. Disconnect pendulum support from gearbox by removing bolts -14-.

Step 11. Remove exhaust system retainer on subframe.

Step 12. Remove bolts -arrows- from heat shield.

Step 13. Remove heat shield from subframe.

Step 14. Now remove bolts -3-, -6-, -11- and -16- for steering box and anti-roll bar.

Step 15. Fix subframe and brackets in place on page 16 .

Step 16. Position engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under subframe.

Step 17. Place, for example, a wooden block -1- between engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- and subframe.

Step 18. Remove bolts -4- and -5- and lower subframe slightly, observing electrical wires.

The special tools and workshop equipment required for Removing and installing steering box, left-hand drive vehicle (3rd generation) from model year 2009 on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 include:

• Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-.
• Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-.
• Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
• Ball joint puller -3287 A-.

The procedure for Removing steering box for the steering box, left-hand drive vehicle (3rd generation) from model year 2009 on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing steering box

Step 1. Disconnect battery (refer to Rep. gr. 27; Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery).

Step 2. Remove nuts -arrows- and remove footwell trim -1-.

Step 3. Remove bolt -1- and pull universal joint -2- off steering box.

Step 4. Remove front wheels.

Step 5. Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove completely. Caution: Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread on pin.

Step 6. Press track rod ball joint off wheel bearing housing using ball joint puller -3287A- and now remove nut.

Step 7. Remove lower noise insulation (refer to Rep. gr. 50; Assembly overview – noise insulation).

Step 8. Remove coupling rod from anti-roll bar.

Step 9. Remove nuts -arrows-.

Step 10. Disconnect pendulum support from gearbox by removing bolts -14-.

Step 11. Remove exhaust system retainer on subframe.

Step 12. Remove bolts -arrows- from heat shield.

Step 13. Remove heat shield from subframe.

Step 14. Now remove bolts -3- and -5- for steering box.

Step 15. Remove bolts -11- and -16- for anti-roll bar.

Step 16. Fix position of subframe on page 16 .

Step 17. Position engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under subframe.

Step 18. Place, for example, a wooden block -1- or similar between V.A.G 1383 A- and subframe.

Step 19. Remove bolts -4- and -5- and lower subframe slightly, observing electrical wires.

Note: If boot is defective, moisture and dirt will enter steering box. There must be a palpable film of grease in the area of the teeth on the steering rack. If there is no film of grease, the steering box must be renewed. Also renew steering box if there are signs of corrosion, damage or wear to the steering rack.

The procedure for Removing boot when Removing and installing boot for the electromechanical 2nd and 3rd generation steering boxes on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007:

Removing boot

Step 1. Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position.

Step 2. Remove wheel.

Step 3. Clean outside of steering box in vicinity of boots.

Caution: Do not grease steering rack when Installing boot during Removing and installing track rod for the electromechanical 2nd and 3rd generation steering boxes on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007.

Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position when Removing track rod when Removing and installing track rod for the electromechanical 2nd and 3rd generation steering boxes on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007.

When installing the rubber boot during Installing track rod when Removing and installing track rod for the electromechanical 2nd and 3rd generation steering boxes on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, thread new clamps and rubber boot onto track rod. Screw in track rod to mark made during removal.

If the steering rack shows signs of corrosion, damage, wear or soiling when Removing and installing track rod for the electromechanical 2nd and 3rd generation steering boxes on a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007, renew the complete steering box. Likewise, if there is no film of grease on the steering rack, the steering box must be renewed.