Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC recommends:
The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 5. Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the front 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 the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 9.1
Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the steering knuckle.
Step 9.2
Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 10
Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 11.1
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.
Step 11.2
Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Remove the brake caliper.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 13
Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14.1
Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle.
Step 14.2
Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 15
Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a hammer.
Step 16
Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #27.
Step 17
Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 18
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 19
Remove the drive shaft.
Step 20
Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21.1
Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut.
Step 21.2
Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22
Lower the car.
Step 23
Open the hood.
Step 24
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 25
Remove the cowl grille seal.
Step 26
Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
Step 27
Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 28
Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
AUTODOC recommends:
VW Golf 5 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 29
Remove the suspension strut.
Step 30
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 5. Tip:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 31
Compress the spring.
Step 32
Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 33
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 34
Remove the top strut mount.
Step 35
Clean the mounting seat of the shock strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 5. Tip from AUTODOC:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 36
Install a new strut mount.
Step 37
Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 5. Professionals recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 38
Decompress the spring.
Step 39
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 40
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 41
Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Golf 5
Step 42
Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 43
Install and secure the cowl grille.
Step 44
Install the cowl grille seal.
Step 45
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 46
Close the hood.
Step 47
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 48
Mount the drive shaft into the
wheel hub.
Step 49
Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.
Step 50
Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 nm torque.
Step 51
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 52
Tighten the bolt connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 200 Nm torque.
Step 53
Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link. Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 54.1
Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 54.2
Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 55
Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 56
Connect the wiring and the brake hose to the bracket on the steering knuckle.
Step 57
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 58
Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 59
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 60
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 5. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 61
Install the wheel.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Golf 5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 62
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 63
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 64
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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