VW Polo front shock absorber & top mount replacement

Step by step guide showing how to replace the front shock absorber & top mount / strut top bearing on this 2021 Volkswagen Polo. This video can also be used as a guide on how to replace the front suspension spring. Check out this New Diagnostic machine that I use: Topdon Phoenix lite 3 - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/phoenix-lite-3 Check all the Topdon diagnostic machines available on my website - https://diydaly.co.uk/collections/diagnostic-tools Any Donations to help Support my Channel are much appreciated. Donate via Paypal - https://paypal.me/diydaly Check Euro car parts - https://tidd.ly/3lIO7xA (use discount codes on site) Check GSF Car parts - https://tidd.ly/34pZe7o (use discount codes on site) Parts used: Shock Absorber - Top mount / bearing kit - Tools : 1/2 milwaukee impact wrench - https://ebay.us/LuqRWe 3/8 Digital torque wrench - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/premier-digital-torque-wrench-3-8sq-drive-8-85nm-stw308?_pos=5&_sid=8ad7e8bb3&_ss=r 1/2 digital torque wrench - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/premier-digital-torque-wrench-with-angle-function-1-2sq-drive-30-340nm-stw310 Torque angle gauge - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/torque-angle-gauge-1-2-dr-6796 Milwaukee 3/8 impact driver - https://ebay.us/PV2Ppi 3/8 standard torque wrench - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/3-8in-dr-torque-wrench?_pos=3&_psq=torq&_ss=e&_v=1.0 1/2 standard torque wrench - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/1-2in-dr-torque-wrench-28-210-nm Stubby 3/8 ratchet - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/us-pro-3-8-dr-72t-stubby-ratchet-handle-4062 Socket set - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/premier-socket-set-1-4-3-8-1-2sq-drive-216pc-ak7982?_pos=4&_psq=socket+set&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Inspection Lamp - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/rechargeable-360-slim-inspection-light-8w-1w-smd-led-green-led3604g?_pos=1&_psq=ligh&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Pliers set - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/premier-pliers-set-3pc-ak8564?_pos=1&_sid=f29ff810a&_ss=r Triple square socket set - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/10pc-triple-square-bit-sockets-in-eva-tray-3388 Allen socket set - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/premier-black-hex-key-socket-bit-set-3-8sq-drive-9pc-ak7986 Torx socket set - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/premier-platinum-trx-star-socket-bit-set-3-8sq-drive-9pc-ak6251 Long flex head ratchet set - https://ebay.us/g95bro Suspension arm puller bar - https://ebay.us/7ZXK2U Knuckle spreader laser - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/suspension-knuckle-spreader?_pos=2&_psq=knuc&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Knuckle speeder budget - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/suspension-knuckle-spreader-tool?_pos=1&_psq=knuc&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Spring compressor complete machine - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/air-operated-coil-spring-compressor-3000kg-re3000 Portable spring compressor - https://ebay.us/rBNvx4 Copper grease - https://ebay.us/B3UMY1 Maintenance spray - https://ebay.us/ozV0b5 Trolley jack & axle stand set - https://diydaly.co.uk/products/trolley-jack-with-super-rocket-lift-3-tonne-axle-stands-pair-3-tonne-capacity-per-stand-green-3015cxhv Torque settings: Ball joint nuts - 40NM + 45 degrees Anti roll link nut - 55NM Top hub pinch bolt - 70NM + 180 Degrees Shock absorber to body (x3 bolts) - 20NM + 90 Degrees Shock absorber top nut - 60NM Wheel bolts - 120NM Driveshaft nut : Raise the vehicle & depress the brake pedal 1. Tighten to 50NM 2. Rotate the wheel 360 degrees 3. Lower the vehicle 4. Tighten to 45 Degrees Check out my other VAG Group videos : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDTPJANi9HjrirPFiZL87aKKBI95A82cd If you found this video useful, please Like Share and Subscribe to help grow the channel, and never miss any future content. https://www.youtube.com/user/gavdaly?sub_confirmation=1 Please also check out my website - https://www.diydaly.co.uk where you'll find top quality goods, tried, tested and recommended by actual mechanics. DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. This doesn't effect the price you pay!