Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6 16 V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on SEAT LEON 1M1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Leon Hatchback (1M1) and other SEAT models

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Shock absorber

Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1M1. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #16
                    
                      Drive socket # 16
                    
                      Drive socket # 17
                    
                      Shock absorber socket #DD5.2
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1M1. Professionals 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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1M1. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 3

Raise the car.

AUTODOC recommends:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1M1. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Support the rear axle beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 8

Unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10

Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Seat Leon 1M1
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 13

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 14

Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
Step 16

Remove the shock absorber mount cap. Use a crowbar.
Step 17

Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the fastener of the shock absorber piston rod. Use a drive socket #17. Use a shock absorber socket #DD5.2. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the shock absorber mount, dust boot, and bump stop.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip:
Examine the shock absorber dust boot and bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 20

Install the mount, dust boot, and bump stop on a new shock absorber.

AUTODOC recommends:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it 3–5 times by hand.
Step 21

Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a shock absorber socket #DD5.2. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 22

Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.

Step 23

Install the shock absorber mount cap.
Step 24

Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
Step 25

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
Step 26

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Screw in the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 29

Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16 (2 pieces). Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 30

For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

Step 31

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.+90°

Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1M1. AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 32

Tighten the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 33

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.

Step 34

Remove the support from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Seat Leon 1M1 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 35

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 36

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 37

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 38

Install the wheel.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 39

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 40

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 120 Nm torque.
Step 41

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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