Change Car Shock Absorbers Volkswagen Jetta

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–4h00 ~250–400€
Temps estimé 2h30–4h00
Coût estimé ~250–400€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
Jetta II 1984-1992 6
  • 1.6 D Diesel (1V)
  • 1.6 TD Diesel (MF)
  • 1.8 16V Gas (PL)
  • 1.8 Gas (GX)
  • 1.8 Gas (PF)
  • 1.8 Gas (RD)
Jetta V 2005-2010 9
  • 2.0 CR TDI Diesel (CBDB)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BKD)
  • 2.0 TFSI Gas (AXX)
  • 2.0 TFSI Gas (BWA)
  • 2.0 TSI Gas (CAWB)
  • 2.0 TSI Gas (CBFA)
  • 2.0 TSI Gas (CCTA)
  • 2.5 Gas (BGP)
  • 2.5 Gas (CBTA)
Jetta VI 2009-2018 9
  • 1.4 TSI Hybrid Electricity,Gas (CNLA+EAEA)
  • 1.8 TFSI Gas (CPKA)
  • 1.8 TSI Gas (CPRA)
  • 2.0 8V Gas (CBPA)
  • 2.0 TFSI Gas (CPLA)
  • 2.0 TFSI Gas (CPPA)
  • 2.0 TSI Gas (CBFA)
  • 2.5 20V Gas (CBTA)
  • 2.5 20V Gas (CBUA)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–4h00
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 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Jetta I 1979-1984 1979-1984 1.6 D Diesel (CR), 1.6 D Diesel (JK), 1.6 Gas (EJ), 1.6 Gas (EN), 1.6 TD Diesel (CY) Diesel, Gas
Jetta II 1984-1992 1984-1992 1.6 D Diesel (1V), 1.6 D Diesel (ME), 1.6 TD Diesel (MF), 1.8 16V Gas (PL), 1.8 Gas (GX), 1.8 Gas (HT), 1.8 Gas (JH), 1.8 Gas (PF), 1.8 Gas (RD), 1.8 Gas (RV), 2.0 Gas (9A) Diesel, Gas
Jetta IV 1998-2010 1998-2010 1.8 Gas (AWD), 1.8 Gas (AWP), 1.8 Gas (AWW), 1.9 TDI Diesel (ALH), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BEW), 2.0 Gas (AEG), 2.0 Gas (AVH), 2.0 Gas (AZG), 2.0 Gas (BBW), 2.0 Gas (BEV), 2.8 Gas (AFP), 2.8 Gas (BDF) Diesel, Gas
Jetta V 2005-2010 2005-2010 1.9 TDI Diesel (BRM), 2.0 CR TDI Diesel (CBDB), 2.0 Gas (BPY), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BKD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBEA), 2.0 TFSI Gas (AXX), 2.0 TFSI Gas (BWA), 2.0 TSI Gas (CAWB), 2.0 TSI Gas (CBFA), 2.0 TSI Gas (CCTA), 2.5 Gas (BGP), 2.5 Gas (BGQ), 2.5 Gas (CBTA), 2.5 Gas (CBUA) Diesel, Gas
Jetta VI 2009-2018 2009-2018 1.4 TSI Gas (CZTA), 1.4 TSI Hybrid Electricity,Gas (CNLA+EAEA), 1.8 TFSI Gas (CPKA), 1.8 TSI Gas (CPRA), 2.0 8V Gas (CBPA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJAA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CVCA), 2.0 TFSI Gas (CPLA), 2.0 TFSI Gas (CPPA), 2.0 TSI Gas (CBFA), 2.0 TSI Gas (CCTA), 2.5 20V Gas (CBTA), 2.5 20V… Diesel, Electricity, Gas

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