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 32
Compress the spring.
Step 33
Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 34
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #22. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 35
Remove the top strut mount.
Step 36
Release the coil spring.
Step 37
Remove the spring.
Step 38
Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – VW TIGUAN (5N_). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 39
Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 46
Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 47
Decompress the spring.
Step 48
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 49
Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 50
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 51
Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Do not tighten it.
AUTODOC recommends:
VW TIGUAN (5N_) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 52
Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 53
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 54
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 55
Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 56
Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 57
Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – VW TIGUAN (5N_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 58
Install the drive shaft.
Step 59
Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 60
Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
Step 61
Tighten the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 62
Tighten the brake hose fastening bracket to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #10.
Step 63
Tighten the lower fastening of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #14. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 64
Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 65
Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 66
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 67
Install and tighten the drive shaft bolt. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 68
Treat all joints of the arm. Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 69
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 70
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – VW TIGUAN (5N_). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 71
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW TIGUAN (5N_)
Step 72
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 73
Lower the car.
Step 74
Tighten the bolt connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 75
Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 76
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 77
Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 78
Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 79
Install and secure the cowl grille.
Step 80
Install the fasteners of the wiper plastic cowl grille.
Step 81
Install the cowl grille seal.
Step 82
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 83
Close the hood.
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