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

Replacement of Shock Absorber Mount

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

See other generations:
Video tutorial

If you hear a creaking noise coming from the engine bay, especially when steering, it is likely due to wear on the shock absorber mount. To replace it, lift the vehicle on a hydraulic lift and remove the front wheel; then disconnect the drop link from the suspension arm, detach the brake line and unscrew the fixing bolts of the shock absorber to extract it from the mount; access the engine bay to complete the removal by unscrewing the nuts securing the shock absorber mount to the body shell; once the shock absorber is removed, compress the spring with appropriate clamps, remove the upper mount from the shaft to fit the new one; once the mount is secured, release the spring and proceed in reverse for installation.


Updated on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Replacement of Front Shock Absorber Support Strut on VW Golf 3
Replacement of Front Shock Absorber Support Strut on VW Golf 3
Volkswagen Golf (1991-1997 / MK 3, Golf III, Golf 3) If you hear a squeaking noise from the engine bay that intensifies while driving on uneven surfaces, it is likely that the front shock absorber suppo…
How to Replace the Rear Shock Absorber Mount on a Volkswagen Golf
How to Replace the Rear Shock Absorber Mount on a Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf (1997-2003 / Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4) Do you want to replace the rear shock absorber mount on a Volkswagen Golf? Follow these steps carefully: loosen the wheel nuts with a suitable (teles…
Front Shock Absorber Replacement
Front Shock Absorber Replacement
Volkswagen Golf (1997-2003 / Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4) To replace the front shock absorbers, you first need appropriate spring compressors to compress the springs and remove the shock absorber mount. Lift…

Other guides you may be interested in

Where to Find and How to Remove the Spare Wheel of a Peugeot 5008?

The spare wheel of a Peugeot 5008 is located under the rear of the vehicle. To remove it, you need to lift the third row of seats to access the fixing bolt that holds the spare wheel in position. Using the correct spanner, proceed to unscrew the fixing bolt until the wheel is no longer secured. At this point, you can extract the spare wheel from underneath the vehicle. Once you have completed this step, you are free to fit the spare wheel. Ensure you correctly remount the spare wheel and securely tighten the fixing bolt when you are finished.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos