Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

Replacing the Rear Suspension Bush

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Bushings

To carry out this repair, you will need some specific tools, so only attempt this if you have the appropriate tools. Lift the vehicle on a hydraulic lift, remove the rear wheel, and disconnect the handbrake cable. Use a clamp to compress the spring so you can extract it; support the rear beam with a jack, disconnect the shock absorber, and lower the beam to work on the bush. At this point, use the extraction bushes with the hydraulic jack to remove the silent block and insert the new one. Reverse the process for reassembly.

Updated on 7 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Guide to Removing the Rear Axle of the Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf (1997-2003 / Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4) In this brief guide, you will see the main steps on how to remove and replace the rear axle of the Volkswagen Golf, following the instructions below.…
Replacement of Silentblock Bush for Wishbone
Replacement of Silentblock Bush for Wishbone
Volkswagen Golf (2003-2008 / MK 5, Golf 5, Golf V) If the rubber damper of the wishbone suspension has failed, it is often possible to purchase just the bush from the aftermarket rather than the entir…
How to Replace the Rear Suspension Bush on the Volkswagen Golf?
How to Replace the Rear Suspension Bush on the Volkswagen Golf?
Volkswagen Golf (1997-2003 / Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4) In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the rear suspension bush, also known as a "silent block", on the Volkswagen Golf 4. For this operation,…

How to Reset the Tyre Pressure Light on the Opel Grandland X

While driving, if you notice the tyre pressure warning light coming on, first check the actual inflation pressure of the tyres and, if necessary, restore the pressures recommended by the manufacturer. After restoring the correct pressures, you need to reset the warning light that has illuminated on the instrument cluster. To do this, locate the reset button on the lower central console. Press this button and hold it down for at least 3 seconds, after which the low pressure indication will turn off.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos