Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 TDI, VW Caddy III Van (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH) 2.0 TDI, DAIHATSU SIRION (M3_) 1.0, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI, VW Eos (1F7, 1F8) 2.0 TDI, VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TDI

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front shock strut on VW TOURAN 1 (1T1, 1T2) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) and other VW models

Shock Absorber

Suspension Strut

      VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI
    
      VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 4motion
    
      VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 TDI
    
      VW Caddy III Van (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH) 2.0 TDI
    
      DAIHATSU SIRION (M3_) 1.0
    
      VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 2.0 TDI
    
      VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI
    
      VW Eos (1F7, 1F8) 2.0 TDI
    
      VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TDI

Replacement: suspension strut – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #11
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        HEX bit no.H6.
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 12 
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Drive socket # 19 
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        Drive socket # 24 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Shock absorber socket
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: suspension strut – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. 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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: suspension strut – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Remove the cowl grille seal.
Step 4

Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.Use Torx T30.
Step 5

Remove the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.
Step 6

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 9

Loosen the wheel hub fastener. Use a drive socket #24.Use a tap wrench.
Step 10

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 11

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 12

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Touran 1T1 1T2
Step 13

Remove the wheel.
Step 14

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut.Use a drive socket #19.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 17

Clean the brake hose bracket fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the bolt and remove the mounting bracket of the brake hose and the ABS cable. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 19

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut.Use a drive socket #18.Use XZN #12. Use a tap wrench.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Remove the fastening bolt. Use a drive socket #18.Use XZN #12.
Step 22

Remove the fastening bolt. Use a drive socket #24.
Step 23

Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 24

Clean all joints of the arm.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 25

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm.Use a drive socket #16.Use a tap wrench.
Step 26

Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.Use a crowbar.
Step 27

Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

Replacement: suspension strut – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Professionals recommend:

Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
Step 28

Prop up the steering knuckle.Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 29

Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 30

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 31

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.Use a drive socket #13.

Replacement: suspension strut – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. AUTODOC recommends:

To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 32

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 33

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: suspension strut – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

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 34

Compress the spring.
Step 35

Treat the shock strut rod.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 36

Remove the strut piston rod nut.Use HEX No.H6.Use a combination spanner #21.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 37

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 38

Release the coil spring.
Step 39

Remove the spring.
Step 40

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.

Replacement: suspension strut – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Professionals recommend:

Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 41

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.

Replacement: suspension strut – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Tip:

Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 42

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 43

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 44

Compress the spring.
Step 45

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 46

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 47

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 Touran 1T1 1T2. AUTODOC recommends:

Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 48

Decompress the spring.
Step 49

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 50

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 51

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Touran 1T1 1T2
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 #12. 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.

Replacement: suspension strut – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 58

Mount the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
Step 59

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
Step 60

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 50 nm torque.
Step 61

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 62

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 125 nm torque.
Step 63

Treat the shock strut fasteners.Treat all joints of the arm.Use copper grease.
Step 64

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 65

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut.Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 nm torque.
Step 66

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link.Use copper grease.
Step 67

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:

VW Touran 1T1 1T2 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 68

Install and tighten the drive shaft bolt.Use a drive socket #24.
Step 69

Install the mounting bracket of the brake hose and the ABS cable. Use a combination spanner #11.
Step 70

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 71

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: suspension strut – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 72

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Touran 1T1 1T2
Step 73

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 74

Lower the car.
Step 75

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 65 nm torque.
Step 76

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount.Use copper grease.
Step 77

Install the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.
Step 78

Screw in the fasteners of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.Use Torx T30.
Step 79

Install the cowl grille seal.
Step 80

Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 81

Tighten the bolt connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub.Use a drive socket #24.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 155 nm torque.
Step 82

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 83

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 84

Close the hood.

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