How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.9 TDI VW Bora Variant
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 22
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Wheel impact socket #17
12-point socket 1-3/16”
HEX bit No.H6.
Flare nut socket №22
Pin punch
Hammer
Shock absorber socket
Hydraulic transmission jack
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Rubber mallet
Wheel chock
Fender cover
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Replacement: coil springs – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Tip:
  • 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 Estate (1J6).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 4
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    Remove the wheel rim cover.
  2. Step 5
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    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.
  3. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 7
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW BORA Estate (1J6)
  5. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 10
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut.
  7. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use 1-3/16" drive 12-point socket.
  8. Step 12
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    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.
  9. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13.
  10. Step 14
    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
    Step 15
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    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 Estate (1J6). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  11. Step 16
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 17
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18.
  13. Step 18
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    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW BORA Estate (1J6) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  14. Step 19
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    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber.
  15. Step 20
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW BORA Estate (1J6). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
  16. Step 21
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW BORA Estate (1J6). AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the steering knuckle is not released from load.
  17. Step 22
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    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 Estate (1J6)
  18. Step 23
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    Remove the suspension strut. Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW BORA Estate (1J6). 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.
  19. Step 24
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    Compress the spring.
  20. Step 25
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use flare nut socket #22. Use HEX No.H6.
  21. Step 26
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  22. Step 27
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    Release the coil spring.
  23. Step 28
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    Remove the spring.
  24. Step 29
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  25. Step 30
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  26. Step 31
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    Compress the spring.
  27. Step 32
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  28. Step 33
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    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 Estate (1J6). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  29. Step 34
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    Decompress the spring.
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