How to change strut mount on VW POLO 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

[@autodocuk]

00:30 - Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Remove the front wheels
00:47 - Use a socket №17 and an open-end wrench №16. Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer link from the suspension strut
01:18 - Disconnect the wiring
02:06 - Use a socket №10. Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut
02:41 - Use a socket №18 and a XZN № M14. Unscrew the nut and remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt
03:22 - Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut
04:06 - Open the hood
04:18 - Use a socket №13. Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount
05:01 - Remove the suspension strut
05:36 - Using a special tool to compress the spring
05:53 - Use a combination spanner №21 and a hex-nut wrench №6. Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening
06:07 - Remove the top strut mount
06:17 - Install a new strut mount
06:27 - Use a combination spanner №21 and a hex-nut wrench №6. Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening
06:58 - Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it
07:25 - Use a socket №13. Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount
07:39 - Close the hood
07:51 - Support the lower control arm with a trolley jack
08:44 - Use a socket №18 and a XZN № M14. Tighten the nut fastening the shock absorber strut to the steering knuckle
09:10 - Use a socket №10. Connect the wiring and the brake hose to the bracket on the shock strut
10:43 - Use a socket №17 and an open-end wrench №16. Secure the stabilizer link on the suspension strut
11:17 - Install the wheel
The tools you need to replace strut mount:
- drive socket No. 17
- combination spanner No. 16
- drive socket No. 10
- XZN Bit № М14
- drive socket No. 18
- drive socket No. 13
- combination spanner No. 21
- hex key №6

[@nikoabednego1734]

Please do a replacement video of a serpentine belt on this polo 4

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your suggestion! We will add your request to our list of ideas for the new videos! Best Regards, Autodoc Team

[@laurencekeenan4627]

i tried to follow the vid. however when i got to tapping the hub down... the drive shaft gets in the way and wont release the bottom of the strut.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your feedback ! Unfortunately, each car requires particular replacement and everything depends on a technical condition of car parts units. Our videos are informative in the replacement sequence. Best regards, Autodoc.

[@formula1inside663]

Please to explain with detail to upping and downing car lift
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[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your feedback! Please, clarify, what problem you have encountered. Best regards, Autodoc.

[@bmw0208]

If you cant jack the car up and down quit while your behind

[@bajorasl]

I am pretty sure that’s front, not rear as it says in the title

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your feedback! You are absolutely right. The video shows the replacement on the front axle. We made a mistake in the description. Best regards, Autodoc.

[@cutitoutmedia4995]

Can't listen to that voice