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How to change rear shock absorbers on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 21
Hydraulic transmission jack
Copper grease
Adjustable wrench
Torque wrench
Wheel impact socket #17
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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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 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 7
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the shock absorber mount fastening. Use a drive socket #16.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the support from under the rear arm.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use an adjustable wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.Replacement: shock absorbers – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  14. Step 15
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    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the shock absorber upper mount.
  16. Step 17
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
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