How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.9 TDI VW Caddy 3
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How to change rear shock absorbers on VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) 1.4, VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) 1.6, VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) 2.0 SDI, VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) 1.9 TDI, VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) 1.9 TDI, VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) 2.0 EcoFuel, VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) 1.4, VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) 2.0 TDI … View more

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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW CADDY III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW CADDY III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ). 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW CADDY III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  3. 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 CADDY III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ)
  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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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW CADDY III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW CADDY III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ). AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  12. Step 13
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
  13. Step 14
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    Install the fastening bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW CADDY III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 15
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
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