Seat Leon >> Suspension strut, upper suspension link

Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link

Front suspension

  1. - Spring seat
    • Check fitting position
  2. - Shock absorber
    • Different versions possible.
  3. - Bolt
    • Always renew after removing
    • Tip of bolt must point in direction of travel.
    • 70 Nm +180º
  4. - Wheel bearing housing
    • Different versions possible.
  5. - Nut
    • Always renew after removing
  6. - Dust guard
    • Different versions possible.
  7. - Coil spring
    • Removing and installing
    • The surface of the spiral spring must not be damaged
    • Different versions possible.
  8. - Axial roller bearing
  9. - Buffer stop
    • Different versions possible.
  10. - Telescopic arm bearing
    • Pay attention to installation position
  11. - Nut
    • Always renew after removing
    • 60 Nm
  12. - Front part of the body
  13. - Bolt
    • Always renew after removing
    • 20 Nm +90º
  14. - Cover
Lowering subframe
Special tools and workshop equipment required Engine elevator - V.A.G 1383 A- Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1332- Removing Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove igni ...

Removing and installing suspension strut
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1332- Spreader - 3424- Engine elevator - V.A.G 1383 A- Mounting - T10149- Special tools and workshop equipment ...

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