Changing rear shocker

[Willo]

Will I be needing spring compressor to do this job ??

[Callum_K]

Nope not for the rear I've found. The springs aren't under much tension. Easy job.

[thai-wronghorse]

No. Front struts only.

[Willo]

So a definite no then can ya give me a brief summary of the process please

[Callum_K]

It's pretty easy.
1)Jack up rear and support on axle stands. Remove wheel
2)In the boot, put seat backs down to enable easy access, and remove any plastic trim pieces so you can get to the top mount. Remove top nut, washers, rubber mount etc. Think it's 17 or 18mm off the top of my head. Remember how it all goes on!
3) Remove bolts at the bottom of the shock after soaking in WD40 as they are most likely rusted tight. This is deffo 18mm. You can now remove the shock.
4) To strip the shock, it' just a case of removing the top nut. The spring isn't under much tension, you can compress it by hand. Then remove the spring plate, washer, bump stop etc etc.

Reverse for reassembly. Attach the shock at the bottom first then use a trolley jack to lift it in to place. If you're replacing a shock, replace the rubber mounts as well as they're most likely worn, and cheap as chips.

[Willo]

Is this the right part for the rubber mounts you described ?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_1.4_1995/p/car-parts/suspension-and-steering/suspension/suspension-mounting/?610440690&1&92202907fcdbccfccc8d6e0670a035b12693ce9c&000872

[Willo]

Says rear axle upper in mounting position

[madmanmart]

It's pretty easy.
1)Jack up rear and support on axle stands. Remove wheel
2)In the boot, put seat backs down to enable easy access, and remove any plastic trim pieces so you can get to the top mount. Remove top nut, washers, rubber mount etc. Think it's 17 or 18mm off the top of my head. Remember how it all goes on!
3) Remove bolts at the bottom of the shock after soaking in WD40 as they are most likely rusted tight. This is deffo 18mm. You can now remove the shock.
4) To strip the shock, it' just a case of removing the top nut. The spring isn't under much tension, you can compress it by hand. Then remove the spring plate, washer, bump stop etc etc.

Reverse for reassembly. Attach the shock at the bottom first then use a trolley jack to lift it in to place. If you're replacing a shock, replace the rubber mounts as well as they're most likely worn, and cheap as chips.

As above, although both mounts are 17mm 

[Willo]

Are they the right ones I've put in the link above for the rubber mounts please

[madmanmart]

Yes they are.