Mk2 Rear Shocks Change

[paul geraghty]

Is there anyone whom can give me a step by step guide to changing the rear shocks on a gti.
Unfortunately they need changing and I am still out of work so cannot afford the garage bill I have spring compressors do you need to remove the brake calipers to do the job?
Thats the bit that puts me off as I would never touch my brakes

 

[skwaggles]

hi mate. is really quite a simple job to do. jack the car up and take the wheel off the side your working. undo the top nut and remove the strut top. then undo the 2 bolts attaching the shock to the rear hub. if putting an aftermarket suspension kit on, make sure you re-use the bit of rubber that goes just underneath the top of the strut tower. if in doubt theres probably a guide already on here. will try find a link for you

 

[skwaggles]

heres a more in depth guide
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=201584

 

[Brummy]

Paul, you shouldnt really need compressors on the rears.. one you jack up the car, it tends to remove pretty much any stress on them anyway.
have a quick read through here..http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=201584.. that should help you out.

 

[paul geraghty]

cheers guys

 

[vngtx]

putting them on is a bit tricky, need to push the springs down as u put the nut on. what ever you do, dont put it between ur legs when trying to put the spring on. it may slip......