Important!

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.

How to change front strut mount on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Repair kit, suspension strut

Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 2. Tools you might need:

                      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

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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 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Clean the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 6

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 7

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 8

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 2
Step 9

Remove the wheel.
Step 10

Detach the brake hose from the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew 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 13

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 14

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 15

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 16

Unscrew 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 17

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 18

Set 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 19

Compress the spring.
Step 20

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a 14.5-mm strut nut socket. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Remove 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 23

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 24

Tighten 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 25

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 26

Decompress the spring.
Step 27

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 28

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 29

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 30

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Golf 2
Step 31

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 32

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 33

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 34

Screw in 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 35

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 2. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 36

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.
Step 37

Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 38

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.

Step 39

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 40

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 41

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 42

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Golf 2
Step 43

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 44

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 110 Nm torque.
Step 45

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 46

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #22. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 47

Treat the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 48

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 49

Close the hood.

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