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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: olivergti on 15 May 2012, 00:08

Title: rear axle bushes
Post by: olivergti on 15 May 2012, 00:08

Hi. Is changing the rear axle bushes on my mk2 gti on a driveway possible or is there anything that will prevent doing this job?

Also if anyone has any tips for this job that would be great thanks

Title: Re: rear axle bushes
Post by: rob.043 on 15 May 2012, 09:49

You need as much space as possible, i.e. get the car as high as you can.

It needs to be well supported for wrenching at tight mounting bolts

Consider wheather or not you can deal with removing stubborn/rusted bolts

Brakes lines need diconnected so a brake bleed is needed

I duno if a press is required for fitting the new oem bushes (I used push in poly)

If you can deal with that- do it! Would be a good afternoons work it all goes well...

Title: Re: rear axle bushes
Post by: walchy01 on 15 May 2012, 16:13

As above, could turn into a tough job if things are rusted up or seized, may be worth asking a few garages for a price and save yourself a whole load of hassle :smug:
Would not expect it to be cheap on the labour front thou...