Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TD, GTD, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.6, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 GTI 16V, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.8 VR6, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.6, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) Citystromer, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 SDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front strut mount on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for GOLF III (1H1) and other VW models

Top strut mount

Repair kit, suspension strut

Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting

Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing

Suspension Strut Mounting

        Top strut mount for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TD, GTD Diesel (75 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4 Petrol (55 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.6 Petrol (75 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8 Petrol (75 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8 Petrol (90 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro (1HX1) Petrol (90 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 GTI 16V Petrol (150 hp)

Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 3. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        Drive socket # 10
                      
                        14.5-mm strut nut socket
                      
                        Drive socket # 18
                      
                        Drive socket # 21
                      
                        HEX bit No.H6.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

Buy tools

Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 3. Professionals recommend:

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.
Please note: all work on the car – VW Golf 3 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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 fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. 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.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 3. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 9

Remove the wheel.
Step 10

Clean the fastener of the bracket that connects the brake hose to the shock strut.

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 brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Disconnect the brake hose mounting bracket.
Step 14

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 17

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 18

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 3. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 19

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 20

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 3. Tip:
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 21

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Compress the spring.
Step 23

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a 14.5-mm strut nut socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 3. Tip from AUTODOC:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 25

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 26

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a 14.5-mm strut nut socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 3. Tip:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 27

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 28

Decompress the spring.
Step 29

Remove the assembled shock strut.

Step 30

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 31

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 32

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

AUTODOC recommends:
VW Golf 3 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 33

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

Step 34

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 35

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 36

Screw in the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 37

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 95 Nm torque.
Step 38

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
VW Golf 3 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 39

Clean the brake hose mounting seat. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 40

Secure the brake hose fastening bracket.
Step 41

Tighten the brake hose fastening bracket to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 13 Nm torque.
Step 42

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 43

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 44

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 45

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 3. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 46

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 3. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 47

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 48

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 49

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 50

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 nm torque.
Step 51

Treat the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 52

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 53

Close the hood.

Comments – 2

6oyearVWFan

14.09.2022 01:49

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Sincerely grateful, thank you!
Anna Johnson

29.10.2022 07:47

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Thanks for your feedback. Your AUTODOC team.

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