How to replace the rear shock absorbers on 2018 Volkswagen Golf?

Loosen the bolts on the rear wheel, and chock the front wheels. Raise the rear on jackstands and remove the rear wheel. Support the lower control arm or coil spring pocket if necessary. Remove and replace the shock absorber and tighten the upper bolts, and then the lower. Repeat for the other side and reinstall wheels and lower the vehicle.

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2018 Volkswagen Golf Shock Part Number: 5QM-513-029-AJ
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5QM-513-029-AJ
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2018 Volkswagen Golf Submodels:
- Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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2018 Volkswagen Golf Strut Part Number: 5QM-413-023-K
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber
- Item Weight: 10.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5QM-413-023-K
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2018 Volkswagen Golf Submodels:
- Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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2018 Volkswagen Golf Strut Part Number: 5QM-413-023-AC
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber
- Replaces: 5QM-413-023
- Item Weight: 11.00 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5QM-413-023-AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2018 Volkswagen Golf Submodels:
- Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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2018 Volkswagen Golf Shock Part Number: 5Q0-513-045-AM
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber; Shock Absorber
- Item Weight: 5.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5Q0-513-045-AM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2018 Volkswagen Golf Submodels:
- Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL

2018 Volkswagen Golf Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How to replace the rear shock absorbers on 2018 Volkswagen Golf?
A: Loosen the bolts on the rear wheel, and chock the front wheels. Raise the rear on jackstands and remove the rear wheel. Support the lower control arm or coil spring pocket if necessary. Remove and replace the shock absorber and tighten the upper bolts, and then the lower. Repeat for the other side and reinstall wheels and lower the vehicle.