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How to change front strut mount on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
12-point socket # 24
HEX bit No.H6.
XZN socket bit # 6
Shock absorber socket
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat chisel
Hammer
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). AUTODOC experts 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.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5)
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap.
    Please note!
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  7. Step 8
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    Install the wheel.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 9
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    Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  9. Step 10
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    Loosen the wheel hub bolt. Use drive 12-point socket #24. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the cowl grille seal. Raise the wiper plastic cowl grille.
  11. Step 12
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the wheel.
  14. Step 15
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the shock strut, and those connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 18
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use drive 12-point socket #24.
  18. Step 19
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 20
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  20. Step 21
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm. Use a crowbar.
  21. Step 22
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a tap wrench.
  22. Step 23
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: strut mount – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  23. Step 24
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    Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
  24. Step 25
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    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
  25. Step 26
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  26. Step 27
    Replacing Strut Mount on Golf AJ5 2009 1.6 TDI by yourself
    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Tip:
    Make sure that the steering knuckle is not released from load.
  27. Step 28
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    Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5)
  28. Step 29
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  29. Step 30
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). 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.
  30. Step 31
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    Compress the spring.
  31. Step 32
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  32. Step 33
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  33. Step 34
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
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