Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 75 1.6, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 45 1.0, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 64 1.9 D, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 55 1.4, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 60 1.4, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 60 1.7 SDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 64 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 1.7 SDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs on VW POLO 6n1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Coil spring

Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 6N1. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #16
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Drive socket # 7
                    
                      Drive socket # 16
                    
                      Drive socket # 17
                    
                      Torx bit T20
                    
                      Shock absorber socket DD#5,2
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 6N1. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
Please note: all work on the car – VW Polo 6N1 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the boot lid.
Step 2

Move the folding shelf and detach it from the retainers. By doing this, you will get access to the side trim plastic panels.
Step 3

Unscrew the fastener of the boot side lining.
Step 4

Detach the boot side lining.
Step 5

Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
Step 6

Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use Torx T20. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Remove the side plastic cover.
Step 8

Remove the shock strut mount cap.
Step 9

Clean the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the top fastener of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Unscrew the top fastener of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 13

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 14

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 15

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Polo 6N1
Step 16

Remove the wheel.
Step 17

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 18

Clean the lower fastener of the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Unscrew the lower fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
Step 20

Remove the support from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 6N1. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 21

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 22

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 23

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 6N1. Tip from AUTODOC:
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 24

Compress the spring.
Step 25

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 26

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 27

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 28

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 6N1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 29

Release the coil spring.
Step 30

Remove the spring.
Step 31

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 32

Compress the spring.
Step 33

Install the dust boot and bump stop on the shock absorber.
Step 34

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 35

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.

Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 6N1. Tip:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 36

Decompress the spring.
Step 37

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 38

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 39

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 40

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.

AUTODOC recommends:
VW Polo 6N1 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 41

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 42

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 43

Tighten the lower fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 44

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 6N1. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 45

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 46

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 47

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use copper grease.
Step 48

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Polo 6N1
Step 49

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 50

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 51

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 52

Tighten the top fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
Step 53

Tighten the top fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
Step 54

Treat the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 55

Install the shock strut mount cap.
Step 56

Install the side plastic panel.
Step 57

Screw the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use Torx T20. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 58

Attach the side lining of the boot.
Step 59

Screw in the fastener of the boot side lining.

Step 60

Return the seat to its original position.
Step 61

Install the folding shelf to its mounting seat.
Step 62

Close the lid of the luggage compartment.

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