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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Caddy II Pickup (9U7) 1.6, VW Caddy II Pickup (9U7) 1.9 D … 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 Caddy II Pickup (9U7) and other VW models

Shock absorber

Suspension Strut

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Replacement: suspension strut – VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Drive socket # 18
                      
                        21-mm strut nut socket
                      
                        HEX bit no.H6.
                      
                        HEX bit no.H7.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: suspension strut – VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7). AUTODOC experts recommend:

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.
Please note: all work on the car – VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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 shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 6

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 7

Raise the car.

Replacement: suspension strut – VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7). Tip:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 8

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7)
Step 9

Remove the wheel.
Step 10

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 13

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7)
Step 14

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 15

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 16

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 17

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

AUTODOC recommends:
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 18

Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Compress the spring.
Step 20

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 22

Release the coil spring.
Step 23

Remove the spring.
Step 24

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.

Replacement: suspension strut – VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7). Tip from AUTODOC:
Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 25

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 26

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

Replacement: suspension strut – VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 27

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 28

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 29

Compress the spring.
Step 30

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 31

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H7. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 32

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 33

Decompress the spring.
Step 34

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 35

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 36

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 37

Screw in the top fasteners of the suspension strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 38

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 39

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 40

Screw in the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 41

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque. +90°
Step 42

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 43

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 44

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 45

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 46

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 47

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7)
Step 48

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 49

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 110 Nm torque.
Step 50

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 51

Tighten the upper fasteners of the suspension strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 nm torque.
Step 52

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

Step 53

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 54

Close the hood.

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