Shock Absorber/Spring, Removing and Installing

Special tools and equipment
^ VAG 1752 Strut holder
^ VAG 1752/3 Strut adaptor
^ VAG 1752/9 adaptor





Spring, removing
- Position spring holder-1-.
- Compress coil spring enough to remove.
- Remove spring.
1. VAG 1752/1 Strut spring tool
2. VAG 1752/9 adaptor
3. VAG 1752/3 Strut adaptor

Removing spring





- Pull connector -1- off speed sensor.
- Unclip speed sensor wiring from retainer.





- Remove bolts -1- with vehicle standing on its wheels (raise vehicle until bolts are accessible).
- Raise vehicle to relieve pressure on coil spring.
- Remove spring.

Installing spring
- Ensure spacer bushing (zinc) is not damaged. Replace if necessary.
- Install spring together with spring seat.
- Loosen spring and remove spring compressor. Observe installation position!





End of spring (arrow) must lie against stop on spring seat.





- Remove bolts -1- with vehicle standing on its wheels (raise vehicle until bolts are accessible).





- Remove shock absorber bolt -1- on rear axle.

NOTE: For ease of illustration work sequence is shown without wheel.

- Remove shock absorber.
- Install in reverse sequence
Tightening torque:
Shock absorber to rear axle 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Use new nuts!
Load rear of vehicle with one person when tightening
Shock absorber to body 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Use new bolts!