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Chassis
– Anti-roll bar with 1 : 1 connection. The anti-roll
bar is connected directly to the strut via a
coupling rod and thus ensures good stability.
– Opening at front in subframe for gearbox
pendulum support
Front axle
The 2004 Caddy has an optimised McPherson front axle with lower wishbones and MacPherson struts.
The axle is basically the same as the front axle on the 2004 Golf and provides optimum comfort with
good driving dynamics. The standing height has been increased especially for use in the 2004 Caddy.
Technical features are:
– Aluminium assembly carrier
– Wishbones
– Decoupled spring and damper connection by
rubber/metal bearings for the struts
– 3rd generation wheel bearings
– Active speed sensor, the sender wheel is
integrated in the wheel bearing seal.
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Coupling rod
Strut bearing
Anti-roll bar
Assembly carrier
(console)
Assembly carrier
(subframe)
Wheel bearing housing
Strut
Gearbox pendulum
support
Wishbone
Wheel bearing