How to change a front shock strut on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

How to change a front shock strut on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) 2.0 Hatchback 10.2008–11.2013 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Shock strut on VW CC (358) (11.2011-2019) / VW Passat B7 Saloon (3C, 362) (08.2010–12.2014) / SKODA Superb II Estate (3T5) (10.2009–05.2015) / SKODA Octavia II Estate (1Z5) (10.2005–06.2013) / SEAT Leon II Hatchback (1P, 1P1) (06.2007–12.2012) 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.

🔝 Top brands that produce shock strut: STARK; SKF; SACHS; BILSTEIN; RIDEX.

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🛠️ The tools you need to replace front shock strut:
- wire brush
- WD-40 spray
- copper grease
- combination spanner No. 16
- combination spanner No. 18
- drive socket No. 13
- drive socket No. 16
- drive socket No. 18
- drive socket No. 21
- 12-point spark plug socket No.24
- HEX bit No.H6
- XZN socket bit No.6
- shock absorber socket
- wheel impact socket No.17
- ratchet wrench
- torque wrench
- flat chisel
- hammer
- tap wrench
- crow bar
- hydraulic strut spring compressor
- hydraulic transmission jack
- wheel chock

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