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How to change front strut mount on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 i Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 16V, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 16V, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 D, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3 Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 16V, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 i Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 16V, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 16V, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 D, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3 Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 16V, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front strut mount on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for GOLF II (19E, 1G1) and other VW models
Repair kit, suspension strut
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 22
14.5-mm strut nut socket
HEX bit No.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
- All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 2. Take the following steps:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Clean the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 4Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 6Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 7Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 8Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 2
- Step 9Remove the wheel.
- Step 10Detach the brake hose from the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
- Step 11Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 12Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 13Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 14Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 15Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
- Step 16Unscrew the upper fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 2
- Step 17Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 18Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 2. Tip from AUTODOC experts: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 19Compress the spring.
- Step 20Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 21Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a 14.5-mm strut nut socket. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 22Remove the top strut mount.Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 2. AUTODOC recommends:Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
- Step 23Install a new top shock strut mount.
- Step 24Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a 14.5-mm strut nut socket. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 2. Tip from AUTODOC:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 25Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
- Step 26Decompress the spring.
- Step 27Remove the assembled shock strut.
- Step 28Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 29Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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