Hi,
the video gives you a tutorial how to replace the front shock absorbers at the Golf Mk1. The repair is very similar for all MacPherson struts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZMvTLjqprE
The video has a German sound track, but English subtitles are added to YouTube. If you don't see them by default, watch the video directly at YouTube and press the subtitle button below the frame.
Enjoy it,
Jürgen