Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk4 > Running gear, axles, steering - front and four-wheel drive | Rear suspension, drive shaft | Repairing rear axle | Removing and installing spring and shock absorber

Removing shock absorber

The coil spring must be removed beforehand → Chapter.

–	With vehicle standing on its wheels, remove bolts -1-. If necessary, lift vehicle until bolts are accessible.

–	Remove hexagon bolt -1- securing shock absorber to axle.

For clarity of illustration, the procedure is shown without the wheel.

–	Take out shock absorber.

Install in reverse order.

Torque settings:
Shock absorber to rear axle Use new nuts! Load rear of vehicle with one person during tightening.	40 Nm + 90°
Shock absorber to body Use new bolts!	30 Nm + 90°

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