6J Remove and re-fit front suspension

[dlok]

Guide now located in the new resources section of the site

Suspension arms - 6J Remove and re-fit front suspension

I had some issues finding help on this when I was doing it so I took the time to photograph what I did to write this guide and hopefully help others who attempt it. Disclaimer: I am not a professional mechanic, just a enthusiast who likes to...

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[dlok]

I did the rears today and it's hardly worth putting up a guide its so easy but i'll detail what I did anyway.

Tools needed:
2x16mm spanners or a spanner and ratchet with 16mm socket.
Trolley jack
axle stand
Chisel or pry bar

Jack up the car and support with an axle stand, no need to remove the wheels

Use the trolley jack to support the spring cup, just to take the tension off the strut bolt and stop the spring releasing too quickly

Undo the strut bolt, both sides are 16mm, remove the bolt.

Lower the trolley jack to take the tension off the spring

Use a chisel or pry bar to lever the spring out from the bottom (very easy)

Swap the rubber spring cover onto the new spring and insert spring top first back in.. if its a lowering spring like mine you'll be able to put it in by hand, if its the original spring probably will need to lever it back in with the chisel or pry bar.

Jack the spring cup back up untill the bolt holes line up with the shocker, do the bolt back up (note the nut side was originally on the side near the wheel)

Return the car to the ground and job done!

 

[devJORD]

Brilliant guide! Sticky?

 

[dlok]

Thanks buddy!

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[turboboy]

Wow, you made alot of work for yourself on the front.

 

[dlok]

You mean with removing the brakes? Personal choice I made really as I wasn't happy hitting the hub with the brakes in place.

Doesn't take long to take them off anyway.

 

[dlok]

Ignore

 

[turboboy]

Brakes, lower all joint, abs sensor.. On a cupra you don't need spring compressors as well.

 

[dlok]

You've managed it without removing the ball joint? I hear the drivers side is next to impossible without

You definitely need spring compressors on an FR diesel, there's a lot of tension there.

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