Golf MkIV - front suspension refresh tips?
Discussion
After 125K the front suspension on my MKIV TDI is getting a bit tired.
Specifically I've got a squeak which I think is anti-roll bar bushes and a clunk over bumps which I put down to top mounts.
Any tips for other things to check? Wishbone bushes is a possible but car passed MOT a month or so back with no comments so maybe they are still OK.
Pointer to a how-to would be good as well - ARB bushes look straightforward, not clear if top mounts can be done without removing the shocks. Wishbone bushes I'm assuming you need a press for, but if you have one are they doable or is it better to get complete replacement wishbones?
Thanks,
AdrianR
Specifically I've got a squeak which I think is anti-roll bar bushes and a clunk over bumps which I put down to top mounts.
Any tips for other things to check? Wishbone bushes is a possible but car passed MOT a month or so back with no comments so maybe they are still OK.
Pointer to a how-to would be good as well - ARB bushes look straightforward, not clear if top mounts can be done without removing the shocks. Wishbone bushes I'm assuming you need a press for, but if you have one are they doable or is it better to get complete replacement wishbones?
Thanks,
AdrianR
No tinkerers around this week?
Anyway, looks like replacing top mount bushes is possible with minimum fuss.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1381025
AdrianR
Anyway, looks like replacing top mount bushes is possible with minimum fuss.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1381025
AdrianR
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