Front

Coil spring, removing and installing

Removing





- Using VAG1752/1 suspension strut tensioner, compress coil spring until upper spring plate is free.
- Remove hex. nut from piston rod.
- Remove components of suspension strut and coil spring using VAG 1752/1 suspension strut tensioner.

1. Commercially available ratchet handle
2. T 10001/8
3. T 10001/11
4. T 10001/5
5. VAG 1752/1 suspension strut tensioner.
6. VAG 1752/4 retainer

3186 special socket wrench 21 mm can be used instead of the tools listed above.





- Make sure that the coil spring is seated correctly in adapter -VAG 1752/4 -arrow-.

Installing

- Install coil spring using VAG 1752/1 suspension strut tensioner onto lower spring support.





End of the spring coil must lie against the stop -arrow-.

Fastener/location Tightening torque
Hex nut for upper shock absorber mount 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Use new nut!
Hex nut for upper spring plate 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
The remainder of the installation is the reverse of removal.