How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.6 VW SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7)
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How to change rear strut mount on VW Spacefox / Space Cross (5Z6, 5Z7, 5Z9) – replacement guide

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Replacement: strut mount – VW SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7). 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 SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7). 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 SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7). 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. 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 #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 10
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
  9. 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 SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7)
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. 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.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW SPACEFOX / SPACE CROSS (5Z6, 5Z7). AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  13. Step 16
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    Install a new strut mount.
  14. 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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