How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.4 VW Polo 9A4
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How to change rear shock absorbers on VW Polo IV Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.9 TDi, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.4 TDI, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.4, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.4 … View more

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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW POLO Saloon (9A4). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 16
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vice
Shock absorber socket
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW POLO Saloon (9A4). 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 – VW POLO Saloon (9A4). Take the following steps:
  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.
    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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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW POLO Saloon (9A4). Tip:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW POLO Saloon (9A4). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  12. Step 13
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW POLO Saloon (9A4). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary. Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  17. Step 18
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a drive socket #15. Use a shock absorber socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  18. Step 19
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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