How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.9 TDI Seat Leon 1m1
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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How to change rear shock absorber on SEAT LEON 1M1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 04/10/2022
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Tools
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:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
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    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.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1M1. 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 lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Support the rear axle beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    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
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the shock absorber mount cap. 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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    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.
  18. Step 19
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    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.
  19. Step 20
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    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.
  20. Step 21
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    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.
  21. Step 22
    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
    Step 23
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    Install the shock absorber mount cap.
  22. Step 24
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
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