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Title: Mk 3 front suspension assembly
Post by: Dom Mk3 on 04 August 2005, 12:34

Posted this in the Mk3 forum but might get a better response here:

Having a few issues with the front suspension on my car...

Has anyone got a diagram? The way I see the the spring cap egde rubs on the top mount when turning. This can't be right, is something supposed to go inbetween?

Cheers,

Dom

Title: Re: Mk 3 front suspension assembly
Post by: rubjonny on 04 August 2005, 17:36

Yeah you need a special slotted nut tool, or some kind of custom tool.  What you do is put the tool on the nut, then insert an allen key down the centre to hold the strut still while you use a spanner on the tool to undo the bolt.  Some people get a suitable socket, then grind 2 flats either side so they can get a spanner on it for example.

I've heard if you jack it up get some spring compressors on it, it takes the load off the nut and makes it a little easier to undo, but not sure how true that is.

Title: Re: Mk 3 front suspension assembly
Post by: Dom Mk3 on 04 August 2005, 20:37

think wires are crossed here. I've got everything off fine, it's whether there's a part missing.

The way it stands is as the wheel turns left/right, the spring cap will rub against the top mount. Is this right?

Title: Re: Mk 3 front suspension assembly
Post by: rubjonny on 04 August 2005, 21:51

Should look like this, unless its a late MK3/VR6?
http://www.moddin.net/images/temp/golf/frontsusp.jpg

Title: Re: Mk 3 front suspension assembly
Post by: Dom Mk3 on 04 August 2005, 22:50

that's what I was after nice one :D