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Suspension Strut And Upper Control Arm Overview

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Fig 1: Suspension Strut Overview
GWWM40-10006Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Nut
    • 60 Nm
    • Self-locking
    • Replace after removal.
  2. Suspension Strut Bearing
  3. Axial Groove Ball Bearing
  4. Coil Spring
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to Coil Spring, Removing .
    • Note color code.
    • Allocation.
    • Surface of spring coil may not be damaged.
  5. Protective Sleeve
  6. Stop Buffer
  7. Shock Absorber
    • Individually replaceable.
    • Allocation.