Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Exeo ST (3R5) 1.6, SEAT Exeo ST (3R5) 1.8 T, SEAT Exeo ST (3R5) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Exeo ST (3R5) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Exeo ST (3R5) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Exeo ST (3R5) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Exeo ST (3R5) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Exeo ST (3R5) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Exeo ST (3R5) 2.0 TFSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Top strut mount

Replacement: strut mount – SEAT EXEO ST (3R5). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Drive socket # 16
                    
                      Drive socket # 18
                    
                      Combination spanner #16
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Pin punch
                    
                      Flat chisel
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – SEAT EXEO ST (3R5). AUTODOC recommends:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – SEAT EXEO ST (3R5).

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: strut mount – SEAT EXEO ST (3R5). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 9

Unscrew the upper arm fastenings. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 11

Detach the upper control arm from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 12

Detach the bottom part of the shock strut.
Step 13

Lower the car.

Step 14

Open the bonnet.

Step 15

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 16

Remove the cowl grille seal.
Step 17

Remove the wiper cowl grille located on the right side.
Step 18

Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 19

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT EXEO ST (3R5)
Step 20

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 21

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – SEAT EXEO ST (3R5). 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 22

Compress the spring.
Step 23

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 24

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – SEAT EXEO ST (3R5). Tip from AUTODOC:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 26

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 27

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 28

Decompress the spring.
Step 29

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 30

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 31

Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut.

AUTODOC recommends:
SEAT EXEO ST (3R5) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 32

Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.
Step 33

Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
Step 34

Install and secure the wiper cowl grille located on the right side.
Step 35

Install the cowl grille seal.
Step 36

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 37

Close the hood.

Step 38

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 39

Attach the bottom part of the shock strut.

Step 40

Attach the upper control arm to the steering knuckle. Use a rubber mallet. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.
Step 41

Install the fastening bolt. Use a hammer. Use a pin punch.
Step 42

Tighten the upper arm fastenings. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.
Step 43

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 44

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 45

Tighten the lower fastening of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 46

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

Replacement: strut mount – SEAT EXEO ST (3R5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 47

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Treat the fasteners connecting the control arm to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 48

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 49

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 50

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – SEAT EXEO ST (3R5). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 51

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 52

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 53

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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