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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for GOLF III Variant (1H5) and other VW models

Coil spring

Coil spring for Golf III Estate (1H5) Petrol (55 hp)

Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Coil spring on Golf III Estate (1H5)

Coil spring for Golf III Estate (1H5) Petrol (60 hp)

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:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF III Variant (1H5)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Step 10

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 11

Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

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.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 14

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a rubber mallet.
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

Clean the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

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.
Step 20

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 21

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.
Step 22

Compress the spring.
Step 23

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 24

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #20.6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

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.
Step 26

Release the coil spring.
Step 27

Remove the spring.
Step 28

Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush.

Step 29

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 30

Compress the spring.
Step 31

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 32

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.
Step 33

Decompress the spring.

Step 34

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.

Step 35

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 36

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW GOLF III Variant (1H5)
Step 37

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #20.6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 38

Treat the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use copper grease.

Step 39

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 40

Close the hood.

Step 41

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 42

Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 43

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 44

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 45

Install the fastening bolt. Use a hammer.

Step 46

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 47

Tighten the lower fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.+90°
Step 48

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.

Step 49

Install the rod fastening to the stabilizer and tighten it. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.+90°
Step 50

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 51

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 52

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF III Variant (1H5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 53

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW GOLF III Variant (1H5)
Step 54

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 55

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 56

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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