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Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
HEX bit No.H6.
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 20.6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF III Variant (1H5)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 9
    Remove the stabilizer rod.
    Step 10
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  7. Step 11
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    Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 14
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a rubber mallet.
  11. Step 15
    Lower the car.
    Step 16
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 17
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 18
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    Clean the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 19
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    Unscrew the top fasteners of the suspension strut mount. Use a drive socket #20.6. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 20
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  14. Step 21
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
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    Compress the spring.
  16. Step 23
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 24
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #20.6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 25
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  19. Step 26
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    Release the coil spring.
  20. Step 27
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    Remove the spring.
  21. Step 28
    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush.
    Step 29
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  22. Step 30
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    Compress the spring.
  23. Step 31
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  24. Step 32
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #20.6. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). AUTODOC recommends:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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