Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.8 VR6, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.8 VR6 Syncro, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.8 T 20V, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.8 V6 24V, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.8 V6 24V 4motion, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 16V, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 LPG, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on VW SHARAN 1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Sharan 1. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Sharan 1. 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 Sharan 1 – 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 #19.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Sharan 1. Tip:
    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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the locker fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the locker fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Move the locker aside to gain access to the upper shock absorber fasteners.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Sharan 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  16. Step 17
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the fastening bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.
  18. Step 19
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    Tighten the top fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
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