How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 2.0 (7M8, 7M9) VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M)
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). 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
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). 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 Kastenwagen (7M) – 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
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). 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.
    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 Sharan Kastenwagen (7M)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. 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.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the locker fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the locker fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Move the locker aside to gain access to the upper shock absorber fasteners.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. 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 Kastenwagen (7M). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  15. Step 17
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
  16. 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.
  17. 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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