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How to change front suspension strut on VW Polo III Variant (6V5) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – VW POLO Variant (6KV5). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 30
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: suspension strut – VW POLO Variant (6KV5). 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 POLO Variant (6KV5) – 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 upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. 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 drive socket #21. 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 front of the car and secure on supports.
    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 POLO Variant (6KV5)
  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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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 14
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  11. Step 15
    Replacing Shock Absorber on VW Polo Variant 1997 1.4 by yourself
    Unscrew the top fastener of the suspension 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.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW POLO Variant (6KV5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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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    Compress the spring.
  15. Step 19
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 20
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. 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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW POLO Variant (6KV5). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  21. Step 25
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW POLO Variant (6KV5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  22. Step 26
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  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.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW POLO Variant (6KV5). Professionals recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  28. Step 32
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    Decompress the spring.
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