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How to change front suspension strut on VW Lupo 6X1 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.7 SDI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 TDI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 FSI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.7 SDI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 TDI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 FSI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change a front shock strut on VW LUPO 6x1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Lupo (6X1, 6E1) and other VW models
Shock absorber
Alternative products

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
Replacement: suspension strut – VW Lupo 6X1. 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 Lupo 6X1 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 4Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 6Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 7Raise the car.Replacement: suspension strut – VW Lupo 6X1. 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 8Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Lupo 6X1
- Step 9Remove the wheel.
- Step 10Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 11Unscrew 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 12Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 13Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Lupo 6X1
- Step 14Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 15Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
- Step 16Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 17Set 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 18Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 19Compress the spring.
- Step 20Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 21Remove the top strut mount.
- Step 22Release the coil spring.
- Step 23Remove the spring.
- Step 24Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.Replacement: suspension strut – VW Lupo 6X1. Tip from AUTODOC:Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
- Step 25Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
- Step 26Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.Replacement: suspension strut – VW Lupo 6X1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
- Step 27Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
- Step 28Install the spring on the shock absorber.
- Step 29Compress the spring.
- Step 30Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
- Step 31Tighten 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 32Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
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