How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.2 TDI Seat Ibiza 6j Estate
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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT IBIZA V ST (6J8, 6P8). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Torx bit T27
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Vice
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT IBIZA V ST (6J8, 6P8). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – SEAT IBIZA V ST (6J8, 6P8).
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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT IBIZA V ST (6J8, 6P8). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. 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.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T27.
  8. Step 9
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT IBIZA V ST (6J8, 6P8)
  12. Step 13
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT IBIZA V ST (6J8, 6P8). Tip:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. Step 15
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 17
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT IBIZA V ST (6J8, 6P8). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  20. Step 21
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
  21. Step 22
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  22. Step 23
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    Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  23. Step 24
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
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