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How to change rear shock absorbers on SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) – replacement guide
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SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TSI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI 4Drive, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI 4Drive, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TSI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 1.4 TSI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TSI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI 4Drive, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI 4Drive, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 2.0 TSI, SEAT Alhambra (710, 711) 1.4 TSI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Alhambra (710, 711) and other SEAT models
Shock absorber
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 21
Hydraulic transmission jack
Copper grease
Adjustable wrench
Torque wrench
Wheel impact socket #17
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT ALHAMBRA (710, 711). Tip from AUTODOC:
- Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT ALHAMBRA (710, 711)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.Step 7Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 8Unscrew the shock absorber mount fastening. Use a drive socket #16.
- Step 9Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21.Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT ALHAMBRA (710, 711). AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
- Step 10Remove the support from under the rear arm.
- Step 11Remove the shock absorber.
- Step 12Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
- Step 13Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use an adjustable wrench.
- Step 14Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT ALHAMBRA (710, 711). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
- Step 15Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
- Step 16Install the shock absorber upper mount.
- Step 17Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
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