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How to change front strut mount on VW CADDY 3 Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 19/02/2021
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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – VW Caddy 3 van. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 27
Shock absorber socket
XZN bit # 14
HEX bit No.H6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – VW Caddy 3 van. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Caddy 3 van – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the seal of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.
  4. Step 4
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    Clean the fasteners of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Loosen the upper fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 10
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #27. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  11. Step 12
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Caddy 3 van
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the wheel.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  17. Step 18
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    Clean the brake hose bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 19
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    Disconnect the brake hose mounting bracket. Detach the ABS wiring harness bracket. Use a combination spanner #10.
  19. Step 20
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    Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 21
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #14. Use a tap wrench.
  21. Step 22
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 23
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  23. Step 24
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 25
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  25. Step 26
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  26. Step 27
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW Caddy 3 van. Professionals recommend:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  27. Step 28
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  28. Step 29
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  29. Step 30
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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. Use a ratchet wrench.
  30. Step 31
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  31. Step 32
    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Caddy 3 van
    Step 33
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  32. Step 34
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW Caddy 3 van. Tip:
    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.
  33. Step 35
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    Compress the spring.
  34. Step 36
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  35. Step 37
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  36. Step 38
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  37. Step 39
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW Caddy 3 van. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  38. Step 40
    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
    Step 41
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    Install a new top shock strut mount.
  39. Step 42
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW Caddy 3 van. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  40. Step 43
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    Decompress the spring.
  41. Step 44
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  42. Step 45
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  43. Step 46
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    Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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