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.
Please note: all work on the car – VW Lupo 6X1 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Replacement: coil springs – VW Lupo 6X1. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Disconnect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable from the shock absorber strut. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 7
Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 8
Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9
Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 11
Lower the car.
Step 12
Open the bonnet.
Step 13
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 14
Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
Step 15
Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Lupo 6X1
Step 16
Remove the suspension strut.
Step 17
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
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 18
Compress the spring.
Step 19
Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21
Remove the top strut mount.
Step 22
Release the coil spring.
Step 23
Remove the spring.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW Lupo 6X1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 24
Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 25
Compress the spring.
Step 26
Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 27
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.
Replacement: coil springs – VW Lupo 6X1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when screwing the fastening bolts in.
Step 32
Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 33
Install the protective shock absorber mounting cap.
Step 34
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 35
Close the hood.
Step 36
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 37
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 38
Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 39
Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut. Use water pump pliers.
Step 40
Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 41
Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 42
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 43
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW Lupo 6X1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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