Change Car Shock Absorbers Volkswagen Jetta

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–5h00 ~250–500£
Estimated time 2h30–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Jetta Mk5 2005-2010 30
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (BLG)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (BMY)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA)
  • 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLF)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSF)
  • 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYB)
  • 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYC)
  • 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CCSA)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXE)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BLS)
  • 2.0 CR TDI Diesel (CBDA)
  • 2.0 CR TDI Diesel (CBDB)
  • 2.0 CR TDI Diesel (CEGA)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BLR)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BLY)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BVY)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BVZ)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (AZV)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BKD)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF 16V Diesel (BMN)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF 8V Diesel (BMM)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (AXX)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BWA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CAWB)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CBFA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CCTA)
  • 2.5 Petrol (BGP)
Jetta Mk6 2009-2018 18
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB)
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (CRJA+EAEA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC)
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (CBPA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUUA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUUB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CPLA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CBFA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CCZA)
  • 2.5 20V Petrol (CBTA)
  • 2.5 20V Petrol (CBUA)
Jetta MkII 1984-1992 16
  • 1.0 Petrol (HZ)
  • 1.3 Petrol (2G)
  • 1.3 Petrol (HK)
  • 1.3 Petrol (MH)
  • 1.3 Petrol (NZ)
  • 1.6 D Diesel (1V)
  • 1.6 Petrol (EZ)
  • 1.6 TD Diesel (MF)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (PL)
  • 1.8 Petrol (EV)
  • 1.8 Petrol (GU)
  • 1.8 Petrol (GX)
  • 1.8 Petrol (PB)
  • 1.8 Petrol (PF)
  • 1.8 Petrol (RD)
  • 1.8 Petrol (RP)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30–3h00

What is the function of Volkswagen Jetta shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Volkswagen Jetta shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Volkswagen Jetta shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Jetta Mk5 2005-2010 2005-2010 1.4 TSI Petrol (BLG), 1.4 TSI Petrol (BMY), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLF), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSF), 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYB), 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYC), 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CCSA), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC), 1… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
Jetta Mk6 2009-2018 2009-2018 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVD), 1.4 TSI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (CRJA+EAEA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDA), 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC), 2.0 8V Petrol (CBPA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB), 2.0… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
Jetta MkI 1979-1984 1979-1984 1.1 Petrol (GG), 1.3 Petrol (GF), 1.5 D Diesel (CK), 1.5 Petrol (JB), 1.6 D Diesel (CR), 1.6 D Diesel (JK), 1.6 Petrol (EG), 1.6 Petrol (FR), 1.6 TD Diesel (CY), 1.8 Petrol (DX), 1.8 Petrol (JJ) Diesel, Petrol
Jetta MkII 1984-1992 1984-1992 1.0 Petrol (HZ), 1.3 Petrol (2G), 1.3 Petrol (HK), 1.3 Petrol (MH), 1.3 Petrol (NZ), 1.6 D Diesel (1V), 1.6 D Diesel (ME), 1.6 Petrol (ABN), 1.6 Petrol (EZ), 1.6 TD Diesel (MF), 1.8 16V Petrol (PL), 1.8 Petrol (EV), 1.8 Petrol (GU), 1.8 Petrol (GX), 1.8 Petrol (PB), 1.8 Petrol (… Diesel, Petrol
Jetta MkIV 1998-2010 1998-2010 1.8 Petrol (AWP), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BEW), 2.0 Petrol (AZG), 2.0 Petrol (BBW) Diesel, Petrol

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