How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.9 TDI Touran Mk1
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.9 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.6 FSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.6, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 FSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.9 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.9 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 EcoFuel, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.4 TSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.4 TSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel … View more

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How to change rear shock absorber on VW TOURAN 1 (1T1, 1T2) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Shock absorber socket DD №6
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Professionals recommend:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the exhaust system fastener. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the exhaust system fastener. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  14. Step 14
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    Take out the spring.
  15. Step 15
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 16
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  17. Step 17
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  19. Step 19
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  20. Step 20
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a crowbar.
  21. Step 21
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 22
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 23
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Touran 1T1 1T2. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary. Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  24. Step 24
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  25. Step 25
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  26. Step 26
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  27. Step 27
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    Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  28. Step 28
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  29. Step 29
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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