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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Shock absorber

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). 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 – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). 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 – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2).

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T27.
Step 9

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 10

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

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

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. VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2)
Step 13

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). Tip:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 14

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 15

Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
Step 16

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

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

Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: shock absorbers – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). 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.
Step 20

Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
Step 21

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.
Step 22

Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
Step 23

Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
Step 24

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

Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 26

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

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. 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 28

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 29

Screw in the fasteners. Use Torx T27.
Step 30

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 31

Install the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 32

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 33

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 34

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 35

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 36

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 37

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use copper grease.
Step 38

Install the wheel.

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2). 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.
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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