Component, assembly overview

Fig 1: Front Suspension Component, Assembly Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Hex bolt, 75 Nm

2 - Washer

3 - Hex bolt

• Always replace if removed

4 - Upper rear link

• Removing and installing → Upper links, removing and installing 
• Replace bearing → Top front and rear link bearings, replacing 

5 - Hex bolt, 7 Nm

• For adjusting track constants "S"

6 - Bolt

7 - Hex nut, self-locking, 45 Nm

• Always replace if removed

8 - Hex bolt, 40 Nm

9 - Nut, self-locking

• Always replace if removed

10 - Upper front link

• Mounting bracket, removing and installing → Mounting bracket and upper links 
• Replace bearing → Top front and rear link bearings, replacing 

11 - Suspension strut

• Note different vehicle versions, see vehicle data plate. Clarification of Production Control numbers (PR No.) 
• On vehicles with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC II), empty and fill system → Dynamic Ride Control (DRC II), emptying and filling 
• Removing and installing → Suspension strut 
• Servicing → Suspension strut, servicing 

• Mounting bracket, removing and installing → Mounting bracket and upper links 

12 - Hex head screw, 70 Nm plus an additional 180° turn.

• Always replace if removed

13 - Lower guide link

• Guide link, removing and installing → Guide link, removing and installing 

If hydro-mount leaks, it must be replaced → Guide link mountings, replacing 

14 - Hex nut, self-locking, 110 Nm

• Always replace if removed

15 - Wheel bearing housing

• On vehicles with headlight range control module, note sensor removal and installation → Vehicles with automatic headlight vertical aim control, vehicle level sensor .
• Removing and installing → Wheel bearing housing 
• Servicing → Wheel bearing housing with bolted wheel bearing, servicing 

16 - Collar bolt

• Always replace if removed
• Note work sequence when loosening Remove drive axle  , when tightening Install drive axle .
• Torque specification Install drive axle 

17 - Flange bolt, 10 Nm

18 - Shield plate

19 - Nut, self-locking

• Always replace if removed

20 - Hex bolt 90 Nm

21 - Subframe support

• A tunnel crossmember can also be installed instead of subframe supports.
• Tunnel crossmember, removing and installing → Tunnel crossmember 

22 - Hex bolt, 55 Nm

23 - Hex bolt

• 110 Nm plus an additional 90° (¹ /₄ turn)
• Always replace if removed
• Threads in body can be repaired according to DIN 8140 using wire thread inserts (Heli-Coil). The thread insert must be same length as the threads in the body.

24 - Hex bolt

• 40 Nm plus an additional 90° (¹ /₄ turn)
• Always replace if removed

25 - Connecting link

26 - Hex bolt

• 40 Nm plus an additional 90°(¹ /₄ turn)
• Always replace if removed

27 - Lower link

• On vehicles with headlight range control module, note sensor removal and installation → Vehicles with automatic headlight vertical aim control, vehicle level sensor .
• Control arm, removing and installing on vehicles with 3.0L TDI and 3.2L FSI → Control arm, removing and installing (vehicles with 3.0L TDI and 3.2L FSI) 

28 - Hex bolt 70 Nm plus an additional 180° turn.

• Always replace if removed

29 - Hex bolt, 75 Nm

• Always replace if removed
• Threads in body can be repaired according to DIN 8140 using wire thread inserts (Heli-Coil). Thread insert must be same length as thread in body.

30 - Subframe

• Various versions → Subframe bushings, replacing 
• On vehicles with headlight range control module, note sensor removal and installation → Vehicles with automatic headlight vertical aim control, vehicle level sensor .
• Removing and installing → Subframe 

• Bonded rubber bushings for subframe, replacing → Subframe bushings, replacing 
• Tunnel crossmember, removing and installing → Tunnel crossmember 

31 - Nut, self-locking

• Always replace if removed

32 - Nut, self-locking

• Always replace if removed

33 - Multi-point socket head bolt

• First pre-tighten all screws to 15 Nm, then tighten all screws to specified torque.
• Torque specifications:

Bolt M 8: 40 Nm

Bolt M10: 70 Nm

34 - Backing plate

35 - Drive axle

• Removing and installing → Front drive axle, servicing 

36 - Hex bolt

• Always replace if removed

37 - Nut, self-locking

• 50 Nm plus an additional 90°(¹ /₄ turn)
• Always replace if removed

38 - Collar nut

• 50 Nm
• Always replace if removed