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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on subframe

It is not permitted to weld or straighten load-bearing or wheel-guiding suspension components on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 — this page gives that rule directly, along with always renewing corroded fasteners.

It is not permitted to carry out welding and straightening operations on load-bearing or wheel-guiding suspension components.
Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.
Bonded rubber bushes can be twisted only to a limited extent. Therefore, tighten the bolted connections of components with bonded rubber bushes only when the wheel bearing housing has been raised (unladen state) → Chapter.
   

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    Safety precautions when working on subframe — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What subframe safety rules apply to the Golf Mk7?
    WARNING: the engine and gearbox are supported by the subframe. Always support the powertrain with engine support -VAS 6095- before loosening any subframe bolts.
    Safety precautions when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system
      WARNING All bolts and nuts must be fully tightened according to specifications before the vehicle is driven on public ...

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