How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.9 TDI VW Golf 1k5
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.6, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TFSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.6 MultiFuel … View more

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Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF V Variant (1K5). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF V Variant (1K5). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF V Variant (1K5). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
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    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  10. Step 11
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the support from under the arm. Use a crowbar.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW GOLF V Variant (1K5). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  13. Step 14
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    Pull down the suspension control arm. Take out the spring.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  18. Step 19
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 20
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. Use a crowbar.
  20. Step 21
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  21. Step 22
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    Adjust the position of the alignment bolt according to the mark.
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