Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.6 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 SDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 16V 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 GTI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 GTI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.6 MultiFuel … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Shock absorber

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 5. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #16
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Combination spanner #21
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Drive socket # 21 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Locking pliers
                    
                      Vice
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC recommends:

Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW Golf 5.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 5
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
Step 8

Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Remove the support from under the arm.

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 12

Take out the spring.
Step 13

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
Step 15

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 16

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 17

Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
Step 18

Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar.
Step 19

Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use locking pliers.
Step 21

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 5. Tip:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary. Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 22

Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
Step 23

Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use locking pliers. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 24

Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
Step 25

Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
Step 26

Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
Step 27

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 5. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 28

Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 29

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 130 Nm torque.
Step 30

Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats. Use a crowbar.
Step 31

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 32

Install the fastening bolt.

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Adjust the position of the alignment bolt according to the mark.
Step 33

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 5. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 34

Screw in the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18.
Step 35

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 36

Tighten the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 95 Nm torque.
Step 37

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 38

Remove the support from under the arm.

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 39

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
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: shock absorbers – VW Golf 5. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 42

Install the wheel.

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 5. Professionals recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
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 a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 45

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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