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Removing the Front Shock Absorber

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Shocks

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To remove the front shock absorber, position the vehicle on suitable axle stands and remove the front wheel; then open the bonnet to access the strut tops; disconnect the hoses attached to the mounts on the shock absorber casing, unscrew the mounting bolt of the shock absorber to the hub (there is a type of clamp) and extract the bolt and release the clamp (it may be necessary to also remove the drop link to lower the suspension more easily); accessing the engine bay, unscrew the nut securing the shock absorber shaft to its mount and extract it from its seat.


Updated on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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