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How to change rear shock absorbers on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide

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How to change rear shock absorber on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 19/05/2022
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 7. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Shock absorber socket DD#5,2
Shock absorber socket DD#6
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Vice
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 7. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Golf 7 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 7. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 7
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the locker fasteners. Use a wire brush.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the locker fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Move the locker aside to gain access to the upper shock absorber fasteners.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the charcoal canister fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the charcoal canister fastener. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Move the charcoal canister aside to gain access to the upper shock absorber fasteners.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  17. Step 18
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  19. Step 20
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  20. Step 21
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  21. Step 22
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  22. Step 23
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    Remove the shock absorber mount cap. Use a crowbar.
  23. Step 24
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 25
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    Remove the fastener of the shock absorber piston rod. Use a drive socket #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
  25. Step 26
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Golf 7. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  26. Step 27
    Replacing Shock Absorber on VW Golf Mk7 2012 1.6 TDI by yourself
    Install the mount, dust boot, and bump stop on a new shock absorber.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  27. Step 28
    Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 1.2 TSI 2013 Shock Absorber DIY replacement workshop manual
    Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  28. Step 29
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  29. Step 30
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    Install the shock absorber mount cap.
  30. Step 31
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
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