Descriptions of work -> Swivel joints and suspension link mountings: inspecting for Your Volkswagen Taigo SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

Polo 2018 ➤, Polo 2022 ➤, Taigo 2022 ➤  
Maintenance - Edition 10.2021  
– If contact surfaces are corroded, remove corrosion by con‐  
ventional workshop means then clean the treated areas with  
silicone remover.  
– Apply a thin coat of lubricating paste on cleaned surfaces.  
– Check again ball head seat in mounting ⇒ page 45 .  
– After checking, fit protective cap into ball head mounting.  
Note  
If protective cap is damaged or not available, a new protective  
cap must be fitted to protect ball head mounting against corro‐  
sion. ⇒ ETKA  
– Insert cover.  
4.2  
Swivel joints and suspension link  
mountings: inspecting  
– Check boots -arrow- of lower swivel joints for leaks and  
damage.  
– Check lower axle mountings for large cracks, perforating  
cracks or cuts in rubber material -arrows-.  
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4. Descriptions of work  
Polo 2018 ➤, Polo 2022 ➤, Taigo 2022 ➤  
Maintenance - Edition 10.2021  
– Check lower axle mountings for large cracks, perforating  
cracks or cuts in rubber material -arrows-.  
– Check axle mountings also for following damage:  
♦ Complete separation of rubber and metal parts.  
♦ Large play between mounting and suspension link, which  
has a considerably negative effect on the function of the  
mounting.  
Note  
Superficial cracks and cuts as well as minor separations of  
the rubber element from the metal part do not significantly  
affect the operation of the elasto-kinematic mounting and do  
not constitute a basis for a complaint.  
Damage to the thin rubber skin over cavities due to con‐  
struction is also permissible.  
Play between bearing and axle component is permissible as  
long as there is no negative effect on the function of the  
bearing.  
4.3  
Automatic headlight control and static  
cornering light: checking function  
Note  
The automatic headlight control was formerly called driving light  
assist.  
Vehicle must be in natural daylight.  
4. Descriptions of work  
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