Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 2.0 TDI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 1.4 TSI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 1.4 TSI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 2.0 TDI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 2.0 TFSI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 2.0 TDI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 2.0 TSI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 2.0 TDI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 1.4 TSI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 2.0 TDI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 2.0 TSI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 2.0 TSI, VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) 1.4 TSI View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for SCIROCCO (137, 138) and other VW models
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Shock absorber
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Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – VW SCIROCCO (137, 138). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
12-point socket # 24
21-mm strut nut socket
XZN socket bit #6
XZN socket bit #14
Shock absorber socket
Torx bit T30
HEX bit No.H6
HEX bit No.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – VW SCIROCCO (137, 138). 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 SCIROCCO (137, 138) – 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 plastic panel fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the plastic panel fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the rubber strip.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the plastic panel.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Loosen the upper fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 10
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use 12-point socket No.24. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  9. Step 12
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW SCIROCCO (137, 138). Professionals recommend:
    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 13
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW SCIROCCO (137, 138)
  10. Step 14
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    Remove the wheel.
  11. Step 15
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    Clean the fastener that connects the sway bar link to the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 16
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  14. Step 18
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  15. Step 19
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    Clean the fastener that connects the brake hose bracket to the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 20
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    Unscrew the fastener that connects the brake hose bracket to the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #10.
  17. Step 21
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    Remove the brake hose bracket.
  18. Step 22
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    Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 23
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW SCIROCCO (137, 138)
  20. Step 24
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  21. Step 25
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 26
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 27
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the control arm.
  24. Step 28
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub.
    Step 29
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  25. Step 30
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW SCIROCCO (137, 138). Tip:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  26. Step 31
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  27. Step 32
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    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber.
  28. Step 33
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  29. Step 34
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    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  30. Step 35
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  31. Step 36
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    Set the suspension 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.
  32. Step 37
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    Compress the spring.
  33. Step 38
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    Clean the strut piston rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  34. Step 39
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  35. Step 40
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    Remove the upper strut mount together with the bump stop.
  36. Step 41
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    Release the coil spring.
  37. Step 42
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    Remove the spring.
  38. Step 43
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    Remove the dust boot.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW SCIROCCO (137, 138). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  39. Step 44
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  40. Step 45
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  41. Step 46
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  42. Step 47
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    Compress the spring.
  43. Step 48
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    Install the dust boot.
  44. Step 49
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    Install the upper strut mount together with the bump stop.
  45. Step 50
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW SCIROCCO (137, 138). Tip:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  46. Step 51
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    Decompress the spring.
  47. Step 52
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  48. Step 53
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  49. Step 54
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    Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  50. Step 55
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  51. Step 56
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    Treat the splines of the driveshaft CV joint. Use copper grease.
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