Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 FSI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front springs / front coil springs on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for POLO (9N_) and other VW models
How to change Coil spring on VW Polo Mk4 1.4 16V – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring
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Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 9N. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
XZN socket bit # 12
12-point socket # 30
HEX bit no.H6
Shock absorber socket
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Tap wrench
Hammer
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 9N. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 9N. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the hub lock nut. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  8. Step 8
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Polo 9N
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #12.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use XZN #12. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 9N. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  17. Step 17
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench.
  18. Step 18
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  19. Step 19
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use 12-point socket No.30.
    Step 20
    Remove the drive shaft. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Step 21
    Changing Springs on VW POLO (9N_) 1.2 2004 by yourself
    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  20. Step 22
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  21. Step 23
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    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 24
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  23. Step 25
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    Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW Polo 9N – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  24. Step 26
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  25. Step 27
    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 9N. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
    Step 28
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    Compress the spring.
  26. Step 29
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  27. Step 30
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  28. Step 31
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
  29. Step 32
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    Release the coil spring.
  30. Step 33
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    Remove the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 9N. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  31. Step 34
    How to change Springs on VW Polo Mk4 2001 - free PDF and video manuals
    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
  32. Step 35
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  33. Step 36
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    Compress the spring.
  34. Step 37
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  35. Step 38
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW Polo 9N. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.
  36. Step 39
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    Decompress the spring.
  37. Step 40
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  38. Step 41
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
  39. Step 42
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    Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Do not tighten it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW Polo 9N – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
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