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Guide to Removing the Rear Axle of the Volkswagen Golf

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

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. First, lift the vehicle and remove the rear wheels; then, disconnect the suspension from the wishbones by undoing the central pins, as illustrated in the video. At this point, use a jack to gently remove the entire rear axle of the vehicle (along with the braking systems); all that remains is to reassemble everything by applying the reverse procedure of disassembly!

Updated on 9 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Replace the Cabin Filter on the Opel Grandland X

If you own an Opel Grandland X and want to know the steps to replace the cabin air filter, carefully read the following guide and follow the described steps. First, enter the vehicle and go to the passenger side. Then, locate the box containing the air filter in the lower side area of the dashboard. Remove the cover of the box and finally replace the old filter with the new one. Refit the cover, and you are done.

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