How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 2.5 TDI VW T4
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How to change front shock absorbers on VW Transporter T4 Van (70A, 70H, 7DA, 7DH) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Replace both front shock absorbers at a time.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the front suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    If necessary, remove the rubber bush of the shock absorber.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA)
  9. Step 10
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 12
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #17.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber upper mount.
  15. Step 16
    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
    Step 17
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    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  16. Step 18
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    Install the shock absorber upper mount.
  17. Step 19
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    Clean the shock absorber rod. Use WD-40 spray.
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