How to change front coil springs on VW Bora Saloon (1J2) – replacement guide
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Coil spring
- Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
- You might need other tools.
- Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW BORA (1J2).
- Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 4
Remove the wheel rim cover.
- Step 5
Unscrew the hub lock nut. Use 1-3/16" drive 12-point socket.
AUTODOC recommends:Do not unscrew the fastener by more than 90 degrees.
- Step 6
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 7
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 8
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW BORA (1J2)
- Step 9
Remove the wheel.
- Step 10
Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut.
- Step 11
Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use 1-3/16" drive 12-point socket.
- Step 12
Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13
Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13.
- Step 14
Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
Step 15
Pull the drive shaft out of the steering knuckle and lifting it, tie to the body. Use a hammer. Use a pin punch.
Replacement: coil springs – VW BORA (1J2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
- Step 16
Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 17
Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18.
- Step 18
Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
AUTODOC recommends:VW BORA (1J2) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
- Step 19
Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber.
- Step 20
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Replacement: coil springs – VW BORA (1J2). AUTODOC experts recommend:If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
- Step 21
Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Replacement: coil springs – VW BORA (1J2). AUTODOC recommends:Make sure that the steering knuckle is not released from load.
- Step 22
Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6.
AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW BORA (1J2)
- Step 23
Remove the suspension strut. Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
Replacement: coil springs – VW BORA (1J2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
- Step 24
Compress the spring.
- Step 25
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use flare nut socket #22. Use HEX No.H6.
- Step 26
Remove the top strut mount.
- Step 27
Release the coil spring.
- Step 28
Remove the spring.
- Step 29
Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 30
Install the spring on the shock absorber.
- Step 31
Compress the spring.
- Step 32
Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
- Step 33
Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use flare nut socket #22. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Replacement: coil springs – VW BORA (1J2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 34
Decompress the spring.
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