Change Car Shock Absorbers Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h30–5h00 ~350–500£
Estimated time 3h30–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~350–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Golf Cabriolet MkII 1994-2002 12
  • 1.6 Petrol (AEK)
  • 1.8 Petrol (ABS)
  • 1.8 Petrol (ADZ)
  • 1.8 Petrol (ANP)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z)
  • 2.0 Petrol (2E)
  • 2.0 Petrol (ADY)
  • 2.0 Petrol (AGG)
  • 2.0 Petrol (AKR)
  • 2.0 Petrol (ATU)
  • 2.0 Petrol (AWF)
  • 2.0 Petrol (AWG)
Golf Cabriolet MkIII 2012-2017 13
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB)
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFHC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUUA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUUB)
  • 2.0 TSI R Petrol (CDLA)
  • GTi (2.0 TSI) Petrol (CCZB)
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h30–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–3h00

What is the function of Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Golf Cabriolet MkII 1994-2002 1994-2002 1.6 Petrol (AEK), 1.8 Petrol (ABS), 1.8 Petrol (ADZ), 1.8 Petrol (ANP), 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z), 2.0 Petrol (2E), 2.0 Petrol (ABA), 2.0 Petrol (ADY), 2.0 Petrol (AGG), 2.0 Petrol (AKR), 2.0 Petrol (ATU), 2.0 Petrol (AWF), 2.0 Petrol (AWG) Diesel, Petrol
Golf Cabriolet MkIII 2012-2017 2012-2017 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDA), 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFHC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUUA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUUB), 2.0 TSI Petrol (CULC), 2.0… Diesel, Petrol

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