Front Suspension Strut, Servicing

Front suspension strut, servicing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required:

- Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
- Spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1
- Spring bracket V.A.G 1752/4
- Shock absorber set T10001
- Remove suspension strut S

Removing coil spring





- Pre-load coil spring using spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1- far enough until top spring plate is free.
- Remove hex-nut from piston rod.
- Remove individual components of suspension strut and coil spring with spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1-.
1 - Commercially available ratchet
2 - T10001/8
3 - T10001/11
4 - T10001/5
5 - Spring Compressor V.A.G 1752/1
6 - 2 Spring Holders (80-165 mm) V.A.G 1752/4

CAUTION: First compress spring far enough so that tension is relieved on upper spring plate!





- Make sure that coil spring is seated correctly in 2 Spring Holders (80-165 mm) V.A.G 1752/4 -arrow -.

Installing coil spring





- Place coil spring with spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1 on lower spring plate.
- End of spring coil must rest against stop - arrow -.
- Tighten new hex nut on piston rod.
- Relieve tension on spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1 and remove from coil spring.
- Install suspension strut.