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How to change rear strut mount on VW T-Cross (C11_) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW T-Cross (C11_) 1.6 TDi, VW T-Cross (C11_) 1.0 TSi, VW T-Cross (C11_) 1.0 TSi … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW T-Cross (C11_) 1.6 TDi, VW T-Cross (C11_) 1.0 TSi, VW T-Cross (C11_) 1.0 TSi … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for T-Cross (C11_) and other VW models
Top strut mount
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Shock absorber socket DD#5,2
Shock absorber socket DD#6
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Vice
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – VW T-Cross (C11_). 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.
- Please note: all work on the car – VW T-Cross (C11_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the car.Replacement: strut mount – VW T-Cross (C11_). Tip from AUTODOC experts: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 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW T-Cross (C11_)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 8Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Clean the locker fasteners. Use a wire brush.
- Step 10Unscrew the locker fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Move the locker aside to gain access to the upper shock absorber fasteners.
- Step 12Clean the charcoal canister fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Unscrew the charcoal canister fastener. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 14Move the charcoal canister aside to gain access to the upper shock absorber fasteners.
- Step 15Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 16Unscrew the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 17Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 18Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
- Step 19Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 20Remove the shock absorber.
- Step 21Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 22Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
- Step 23Remove the shock absorber mount cap. Use a crowbar.
- Step 24Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 25Remove the fastener of the shock absorber piston rod. Use a drive socket #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 26Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: strut mount – VW T-Cross (C11_). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
- Step 27Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
- Step 28Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
- Step 29Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
- Step 30Install the shock absorber mount cap.
- Step 31Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
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