How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.4 16V VW Polo Mk4
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2 12V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 SDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 FSI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.8 GTI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.6 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.6, VW POLO (9N_) 1.8 GTi Cup Edition, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2 12V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4, VW POLO (9N_) 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – VW Polo 9N. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – VW Polo 9N. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Polo 9N. Use the following procedure:
  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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Polo 9N
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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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.
  9. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 10
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Polo 9N
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  12. Step 13
    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW Polo 9N. AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  14. Step 16
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    Install a new strut mount.
  15. Step 17
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
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