Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Platform / Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Minibus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF, 7EC) 1.9 TDI

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on VW T5 TRANSPORTER Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW T5 Transporter. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        Drive socket # 18
                      
                        Drive socket # 21
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) and other VW models

 
    VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI
  
    VW Transporter V Platform / Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD) 1.9 TDI
  
    VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI
  
    VW Transporter V Minibus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF, 7EC) 1.9 TDI

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW T5 Transporter. 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.
Please note: all work on the car – VW T5 Transporter – should be done with the engine switched off.

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 #19.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW T5 Transporter
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 8

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber.Use a combination spanner #21.Use a drive socket #21.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW T5 Transporter
Step 11

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 12

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

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC:

Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 13

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
Step 14

Install the fastening bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW T5 Transporter
Step 15

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 16

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening.Use a drive socket #18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 17

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21.Use a drive socket #21.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 78 Nm torque.
Step 18

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW T5 Transporter. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 19

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 21

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 22

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: shock absorbers – VW T5 Transporter. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW T5 Transporter
Step 24

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 25

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 26

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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