Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.8 T FR, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI Cupra R … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front shock strut on SEAT IBIZA 3 6L [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) and other SEAT models

Top strut mount

Repair kit, suspension strut

Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting

Suspension Strut Mounting

        Top strut mount for SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 Petrol (64 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V Petrol (100 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI Diesel (100 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI Diesel (131 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 SDI Diesel (64 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI Diesel (75 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.8 T Cupra R Petrol (180 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.8 T FR Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6 Petrol (101 hp)

Replacement: strut mount – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        HEX bit No.H6.
                      
                        HEX bit No.H7.
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 14 
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        Drive socket # 36 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Shock absorber socket
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Water pump pliers
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – Seat Ibiza 6L1. 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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: strut mount – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Remove the protective cap from the shock absorber strut mount.
Step 6

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 7

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 8

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 9

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: strut mount – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Professionals recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 10

Remove the wheel.
Step 11

Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft.
Step 12

Use a drive socket #36. Use a tap wrench.
Step 13

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 16

Clean the ABS wiring harness bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Remove the brake hose retaining clip.
Step 18

Disconnect the brake hose. Use a crowbar.
Step 19

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 20

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use XZN #14. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 22

Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench.
Step 24

Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
Step 25

Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #36.
Step 26

Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 27

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
Step 28

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 29

Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 30

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 31

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
Seat Ibiza 6L1 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 32

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 33

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – Seat Ibiza 6L1. 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 34

Compress the spring.
Step 35

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 36

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 37

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.

Replacement: strut mount – Seat Ibiza 6L1. AUTODOC recommends:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 38

Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
Step 39

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench.
Step 40

Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 41

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 42

Decompress the spring.
Step 43

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 44

Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 45

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 46

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. Seat Ibiza 6L1
Step 47

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 48

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 49

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 50

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Seat Ibiza 6L1 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 51

Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 52

Mount the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
Step 53

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
Step 54

Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 55

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 56

Screw the nut of the drive shaft. Use a drive socket #36. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 57

Tighten the drive shaft nut. Use a drive socket #36. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.+45°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 58

Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 59

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 60

Clean the brake hose mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 61

Attach the brake hose.
Step 62

Install the brake hose retaining clip.

Step 63

Connect the ABS sensor wiring. Use water pump pliers.
Step 64

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 65

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.
Step 66

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 67

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 68

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 69

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: strut mount – Seat Ibiza 6L1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 70

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Seat Ibiza 6L1
Step 71

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 72

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 73

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 74

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 75

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 76

Install the protective cap onto the shock absorber strut mount.
Step 77

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 78

Close the hood.

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