How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.8 GTI VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1)
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How to change front suspension strut on VW Golf II Hatchback (19E, 1G1) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1). List of the 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
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Replacement: suspension strut – VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  5. Step 7
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 10
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    Clean the fastener of the bracket that connects the brake hose to the shock strut. Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 12
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    Disconnect the brake hose mounting bracket.
  10. Step 13
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    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.
  11. Step 14
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 16
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  14. Step 17
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  15. Step 18
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  16. Step 19
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1). 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.
  17. Step 20
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 21
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    Compress the spring.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a 14.5-mm strut nut socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 23
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  21. Step 24
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    Release the coil spring.
  22. Step 25
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    Remove the spring.
  23. Step 26
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  24. Step 27
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  25. Step 28
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  26. Step 29
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  27. Step 30
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  28. Step 31
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    Compress the spring.
  29. Step 32
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  30. Step 33
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    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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  31. Step 34
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    Decompress the spring.
  32. Step 35
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
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