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Golf Dogbone mount Install Guide

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Less engine rock
Easy$30–$12030 min
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Why do it

Stops the engine rocking, for crisper shifts and launches.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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Steps

  1. Remove the bolts

    • Take out the 16mm bolts.
    Watch this step (ECS on a Mk4) (1:50–2:49)

  2. Fit the mount

    • Fit the new mount.
    Watch this step (2:49–3:39)

  3. Tighten up

    • Line up the holes and tighten.
    Watch this step (3:39–4:14)

  4. Remove the old mount

    • Unbolt it.
    Watch this step (ECS on a Mk5) (0:49–2:01)

  5. Install the new mount

    • Fit and torque it.
    Watch this step (2:01–5:15)

  6. Prep

    • Lift the front and clear access.
    Watch this step (ECS on a Mk7) (0:40–1:02)

  7. Remove the bolt

    • Take out the bolt.
    Watch this step (1:02–1:30)

  8. Install the insert

    • Fit the insert.
    Watch this step (1:30–2:12)

  9. Torque it

    • Torque the bolt.
    Watch this step (2:12–2:43)

  10. Prep

    • Lift the front and clear access.
    Watch this step (ECS on a Mk7) (0:40–1:02)

  11. Remove the bolt

    • Take out the bolt.
    Watch this step (1:02–1:30)

  12. Install the insert

    • Fit the insert.
    Watch this step (1:30–2:12)

  13. Torque it

    • Torque the bolt.
    Watch this step (2:12–2:43)

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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