How to change a front shock strut on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

How to change a front shock strut on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 7 (5G1) 1.8 Hatchback 2005–2010 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Shock strut on SKODA Octavia III Schrägheck (5E3, NL3, NR3) (Baujahr 11.2012 - ...) / VW GOLF VII Variant (BA5, BV5) (Baujahr 04.2013 - ...) cars should be changed, 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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00:00 — VW GOLF 7 – suspension struts: step-by-step replacement tutorial
01:46 — Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle.
03:38 — Compress the spring.
05:20 — Clean the suspension strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle.
07:22 — Tighten the fasteners that connect the ball joint to the suspension arm.
08:25 — Tighten the lower fasteners of the suspension strut.

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