MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: toerag on August 25, 2019, 11:48:27 am

Title: Rear springs replacement
Post by: toerag on August 25, 2019, 11:48:27 am

Hey
My rear springs have rusted and I am looking to replace them. Was wondering if there was anything that was worth doing while I am under there. Also if anyone knows of a video guide as i would prefer that to the written one i am following.
Thanks

Title: Re: Rear springs replacement
Post by: neilw on August 26, 2019, 12:31:38 pm

Not really, just have a general check of the other components in the area while the wheels are off.

The springs are a 5 min job  :smiley:

Title: Re: Rear springs replacement
Post by: Octoparrot on August 26, 2019, 01:11:16 pm

Rear shocks?

Title: Re: Rear springs replacement
Post by: pudding on August 26, 2019, 05:46:08 pm

I would only change them if if the pig tails have snapped off.  Jack the back up and feel around in the control arm where the spring sits.  If there's a snapped off piece of spring in there, change them out, otherwise save yourself the bother.

Title: Re: Rear springs replacement
Post by: muff1991 on August 28, 2019, 04:34:29 pm

The rear springs are very easy to change and not a hard job at all. Just remember to support the control arm when removing the bolt from the hub. There is also a how to video here:

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