Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.2 TDI, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.9 TDI, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.2, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.4, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.6, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.4 TDI, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.4 TDI, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.9 TDI, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.2, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.2 TSI, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.2 TSI, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.6 TDI, SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) 1.6 TDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for ROOMSTER (5J) and other SKODA models

Shock absorber

        Shock absorber for Roomster (5J) Diesel (75 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Roomster (5J) Diesel (101 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Roomster (5J) Petrol (64 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Roomster (5J) Petrol (86 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Roomster (5J) Petrol (105 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Roomster (5J) Diesel (70 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Roomster (5J) Diesel (80 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Roomster (5J) Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Roomster (5J) Petrol (70 hp)

Replacement: suspension strut – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        12-point socket # 36
                      
                        HEX bit No.H5.
                      
                        HEX bit No.H7.
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Shock absorber socket
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: suspension strut – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). AUTODOC recommends:

Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: suspension strut – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). 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

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 5

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 6

Remove the hub bearing protection cap.

Please note!
Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
Step 7

Unscrew the hub lock nut. Use drive 12-point socket #36. Use a tap wrench.
Step 8

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 9

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: suspension strut – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 10

Remove the wheel.
Step 11.1

Clean the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the shock strut, and those connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.

Step 11.2

Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

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

Detach the brake hose from the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 15

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 16

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 17

Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 20

Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm. Use a crowbar.
Step 21

Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use drive 12-point socket #36.
Step 22

Treat the mounting seat of the driveshaft on the steering knuckle. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

Pull the drive shaft out of the steering knuckle and lifting it, tie to the body. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.

Replacement: suspension strut – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
Step 24

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 25

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.

AUTODOC recommends:
SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.Make sure that the steering knuckle is not released from load.
Step 26

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
SKODA ROOMSTER (5J) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 28

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: suspension strut – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). 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 29

Compress the spring.
Step 30

Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 31

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 32

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
Step 33

Release the coil spring.
Step 34

Remove the spring.
Step 35

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.

Replacement: suspension strut – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). Professionals recommend:
Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 36

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 37

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 38

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 39

Compress the spring.
Step 40

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 41

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.

Replacement: suspension strut – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 42

Decompress the spring.
Step 43

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 44

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 45

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. SKODA ROOMSTER (5J)
Step 46

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 47

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 48

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 49

Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 50

Install the drive shaft.
Step 51

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

Replacement: suspension strut – SKODA ROOMSTER (5J). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 52

Install and tighten a new bolt of the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 53

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 54

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
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 drive 12-point socket #36.
Step 57

Secure the stabilizer link on the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use HEX #H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.
Step 58

Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 59

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 60

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. SKODA ROOMSTER (5J)
Step 61

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 62

Lower the car.

Step 63

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 64

Screw the wheel hub lock nut. Use drive 12-point socket #36. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.+45°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 65

Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 66

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 67

Close the hood.

Step 68

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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