Removing and installing shock absorbers, torsion beam axle — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen wheel bolts.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Remove rear wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing rear wheel housing liner.
5. Remove coil springs .

6. Remove bolts (1) for shock absorber (2).
7. Unscrew and remove nut (1), take out hexagon bolt (2) for shock absorber (3) from rear axle.
8. Remove shock absorber.
9. Insert shock absorber.
10. Bolt shock absorber (3) to rear axle using new hexagon bolt (2) and new nut (1).
11. Bolt shock absorber to body.
12. Install coil spring .
13. Install rear wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing wheel housing liner.
14. Tighten bolts in unladen state .

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (GOLF 7) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change rear shock absorber on VW GOLF 7

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