golf mk1 rear axle

[lord14]

bushes have gone and i need to change themm do i need to drop the beam off or not ?

[SoundillusioN]

bushes have gone and i need to change themm do i need to drop the beam off or not ?

Have a look HERE.  A very recent MK2 thread on the same subject, it's the same job.  It can be done in situ but is a bit harder.

[lord14]

if i was to drop the axle off what bolts do i need to undo and do i need to undo the drum lines and handbrake cable

[shepgti]

im sure you could just undo the axle mount bolts and drop it down and leave the cables attached but it will be more fiddly doing it under the car rather than removing all togther

[lord14]

ooh right i may try it first see how it goes ,

[Wayne]

It is a lot easier to remove the beam, gives you more room to work.