How to change rear shock absorbers on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

How to change rear shock absorbers on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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[dunebasher]

I've just done this job. I wanted to get my electric impact onto that lower shock bolt, and so by far the easiest way was to jack up the outer end of the lower control arm slightly to relieve the tension, remove the 18mm bolt and nut that attach it to the knuckle and then gently lower the arm. That gets the spring completely out of the way and so you get full access to that 21mm shock bolt with an impact. It only adds a couple of minutes to the process and can save a lot of potential frustration.

[MrZimmaframe]

TORQUE SPECS First bolt undone was shock absorber to wheel bearing housing bolt 21mm, torque spec 180Nm (you loosened this abnormally easily) normally a breaker bar is needed.

2 - 16mm bolts shock absorber top mount to car body 50Nm then tighten a further 45 degrees (an eight of a turn more)

16mm single bolt connecting shock absorber to mounting bracket is 25Nm.

[UseitLoseit]

I've done this to a Skoda Octavia, (essentially the same) and the coil spring gets in the way of the lower bolt. I used the exact same method of levering the spring to make room getting the bolt out, but he makes it look a bit awkward. Lever and unbolt at the same time IMO. If you're doing this on the floor jacked up, like most home mechanics, you can lever it and hold it with your knee (because you're squatting down), whilst your 2 hands are free, Sounds odd, but it makes sense when you're doing it!

[danh]

ha I wish someone would pre loosen the big 180nm bolts on my car before I start work

[davidrichards]

Thank you for taking the time to do this, i have to change them on my daughters golf, thanks again

[simonshotter]

Any advice, I have done this as my rear shocks were shot but I now have a creaking type noise coming from the rear?

[harkatdz]

Should i make a wheel alignment after new rear shocks

[bobioni]

When inserting the lower shock bolt & after the initial tightening of the bolt, you raise the vehicle & further tighten the bolt. What's the purpose of this step & how much higher do you raise the vehicle to complete this step?

[MrZimmaframe]

I am very glad you make these videos.
Are there torque specifications when tightening the bolt? As i don't have an impact wrench, only hand tools.

[robbiezxc]

What is the size of the nut at the top of the shock

[chrise]

Nice video. Make the suggested videos at the end clickable ;)

[chuckn.spears]

Looks very easy with a lift. But without it will be a fun job.

[pwatom]

I don't understand why they make these jobs unnecessarily complex. It's a frickin oil change.

[WeRemainFaceless]

Better get that corrosion taken care of before your control arm starts to buckle.
I own a MK5 Golf also, and it seems they're very prone to underbody corrosion unfortunately.

[olliewilkinson]

U made this so much more awkward than it needs to be😂

[garyjeffrey]

You promote the use of non impact sockets on rattle guns

[Slammedeth]

That has to be the most over complicated design I’ve ever seen..I really don’t get why they would do this. I’ve never had to YouTube how to remove a shock until my vw golf..the 100 or so non German vehicles I’ve owned you could simply figure it out by taking a quick look and only a few minutes.