How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.6 TDI Golf Mk6
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 6. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 14
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 6. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 6. Take the following 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
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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 6
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 6. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the spring.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 6. Tip:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  13. Step 13
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  14. Step 14
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #14.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
  17. Step 17
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    Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
  18. Step 18
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    Fix the shock absorber mount. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  19. Step 19
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
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