Golf GTI L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RD) (1987)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Removing and Installing Rear Shock Absorbers and Springs
The rear shock absorbers are mounted with conventional hardware which should not require any special tools for removal and installation, however, a
Volkswagen special tools is available for use in removing and installing the top nut which is difficult to reach.
Remove and install the shock absorber and spring assemblies one side at a time only, in order to prevent the rear axle assembly from hanging
unsupported and damaging the brake lines.
To Remove and Install
1. Inside the car, snap off the plastic cap that covers the upper shock absorber mount. Loosen and remove the nut and the dished washer beneath the
nut.
2. Raise the car slowly until the coil spring is unloaded and the top of the shock absorber and spring assembly begins to pull away from the body.
Note: When jacking, do not use any part of the suspension for a lifting point. The axle beam and trailing arms must not be supporting the car.