How to change a front shock strut on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

How to change a front shock strut on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) 1.6 Hatchback 10.2003-02.2009 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Shock strut on AUDI A3 Hatchback (8P) (05.2003 - 08.2012) / SEAT Altea (5P, 5P1) (03.2004 - 2012) / SEAT Leon II Hatchback (1P, 1P1) (05.2005 - 12.2012) / SKODA Octavia II Hatchback (1Z3) (02.2004 - 06.2013) / VW Jetta Mk5 (1K2, 1KM) (08.2005 - 10.2010) cars should be replaced, as a rule, according to one and the same procedure.
However, there can be slight differences due to specific features of the vehicle design.
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[@autodocuk]

Attention! This video contains mistakes:
9:56 - the tightening torque is 60 Nm, not 45 Nm.
10:02 - the tightening torque is 70 Nm, not 105 Nm.
11:46 - the tightening torque is 15 Nm, not 35 Nm.
12:14 - the tightening torque is 200 Nm, not 105 Nm.
We're sorry for the inconvenience 🙇‍♂

[@autotrailx1306]

hahahahah 🤣👍

[@alexey9900]

Good 👍👍👍

[@route2861jp]

6:59 Left side: You dropped something.

[@JL-gg7ph]

Not a fun project. The challenge of rusty bolts means you likely are going to need new ball joints and swaybar linkages, as you destroy those bolts getting them off. Putting the new strut back into the hole in the hub is a bear. The hub with the rotor and caliper attached is VERY heavy and hard to maneuver. The little wedge tool creates minimal clearance for the bottom of the strut to insert, and you will fight to get it in-- and it pops off as you have you hands full. Get a chisel punch to use as a wedge instead, and knock that into the crevice where the bolt goes.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for sharing your experience, it will be very useful information for us and our viewers.

[@rowanlangen]

verry true tried it today but broke both swaybar linkages :{

[@operator8123]

Are the axle bolts single use or should they be replaced? as they are torque to yield in the oem repair guides

[@HeCkLeR6989]

The occasional voice over narrator kind of sounds like the dude from in a nutshell kurtzeg

[@darrenturner9406]

Hi ,When you say"Use Drive Socket # 18" at part 5.25 of video .Do you mean a 18mm socket?.I have to purchase a Go-Through Socket.And need to the correct size of the top mount strut nut.Many Thanks

[@autodocuk]

You are absolutely right.

[@Kimishibai100]

What is the purpose of the copper grease?

[@autodocuk]

Hi! The main functions of copper lubricants are: simplifies the assembly of threaded connections (greases maintain a constant tightening torque), protects metal parts from corrosion (greases repel water well and “preserve” surfaces)

[@marcuskhosravi9920]

How much torque for the wheel bolts.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment!
Wheel bolt tightening torque: 120 Nm.
Best Regards,
Autodoc team

[@marcuskhosravi9920]

Danke!

[@edochs4505]

@@autodocuk Why wasn't this in the video? He should not have had to ask. Get rid of the music, have some dialogue.

[@willriker1701d]

@@edochs4505 If you have nothing constructive to say probably best say nothing.

[@simonshotter8960]

Those spreader tools did not work for me. Got a car in bits while I wait for a new one to arrive. The new shocks are going to be slightly wider due to the fact they haven’t been pinched down and had paint worn off.
This job ended up being a lot harder than UA-cam videos highlight

[@madvelila]

What torque for the bottom tightening spot for the shock absorber?

[@mateuszmalczewski7941]

tight

[@jottow680]

The axle just slid out? No fair. Otherwise very well done.

[@autodocuk]

The replacement procedure may differ, you can familiarize yourself with all routine replacements directly in the technical documentation for your car or use the help of a car maintenance service.
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[@edochs4505]

So you get some torque specs and not others? psshhhh

[@skittlesmanyt5013]

First comment

[@jongerrie5536]

Music made me turn off

[@edochs4505]

How about some dialogue instead of idiot "wanna be" rock music!?

[@eoin730]

In what language though? English? German? Polish? At least this way it works for all

[@jn5433]

Change the music and annoying voice