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How to change front suspension strut on VW Lupo II Hatchback (5Z1) – replacement guide

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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – VW LUPO (5Z1). 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 LUPO (5Z1). 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 (5Z1) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 7
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW LUPO (5Z1). 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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW LUPO (5Z1)
  5. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 10
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 11
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    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.
  8. Step 12
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 13
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW LUPO (5Z1)
  10. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 15
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  12. Step 16
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  13. Step 17
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    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.
  14. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 19
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    Compress the spring.
  16. Step 20
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 21
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  18. Step 22
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    Release the coil spring.
  19. Step 23
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    Remove the spring.
  20. Step 24
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW LUPO (5Z1). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  21. Step 25
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  22. Step 26
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW LUPO (5Z1). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  23. Step 27
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  24. Step 28
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  25. Step 29
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    Compress the spring.
  26. Step 30
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  27. Step 31
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    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.
  28. Step 32
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
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