How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.4 VW Polo 6N2
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW POLO (6N2) 1.9 SDI, VW POLO (6N2) 1.4, VW POLO (6N2) 1.4, VW POLO (6N2) 1.9 D, VW POLO (6N2) 1.7 SDI, VW POLO (6N2) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (6N2) 1.0, VW POLO (6N2) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (6N2) 1.4 16V … View more

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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – VW POLO (6N2). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Torx bit T20
Shock absorber socket DD#5,2
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: suspension strut – VW POLO (6N2). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both shock struts of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW POLO (6N2) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
    Move the folding shelf and detach it from the retainers. By doing this, you will get access to the side trim plastic panels.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the fastener of the boot side lining.
  2. Step 4
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    Detach the boot side lining.
  3. Step 5
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    Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
  4. Step 6
    Changing Shock Absorber on VW POLO (6N2) 1.0 1999 by yourself
    Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use Torx T20. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the side plastic cover.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the top fastener of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the top fastener of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 13
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  11. Step 14
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 15
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW POLO (6N2)
  12. Step 16
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    Remove the wheel.
  13. Step 17
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  14. Step 18
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    Clean the lower fastener of the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 19
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    Unscrew the lower fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW POLO (6N2) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  16. Step 20
    How to change Shock Absorber on VW Polo 6N2 1999 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the support from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW POLO (6N2) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  17. Step 21
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  18. Step 22
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  19. Step 23
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW POLO (6N2). Professionals recommend:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  20. Step 24
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    Compress the spring.
  21. Step 25
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 26
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 27
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  24. Step 28
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW POLO (6N2). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  25. Step 29
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    Release the coil spring.
  26. Step 30
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    Remove the spring.
  27. Step 31
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW POLO (6N2). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  28. Step 32
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  29. Step 33
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  30. Step 34
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    Compress the spring.
  31. Step 35
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  32. Step 36
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  33. Step 37
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a shock absorber socket DD№5,2. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW POLO (6N2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  34. Step 38
    Changing Shock Absorber on VW POLO (6N2) 1.0 1999 by yourself
    Decompress the spring.
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