Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2 12V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 SDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 FSI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2 12V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 9N. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 9N. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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 9N – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Polo 9N
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 9N. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 11
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    Take out the spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 9N. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  12. Step 12
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 13
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
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