Suspension Strut, Disassembling and Assembling (AWD)

Suspension strut, disassembling and assembling

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required:

^ Shock absorber set T10001
^ Torque wrench V.A.G. 1332
^ Spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1
^ Spring holder V.A.G. 1752/7

Disassembling
^ Insert spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1 into coil spring.





^ Make sure the coil spring is properly seated in spring holder V.A.G. 1752/7 - Arrow -.





^ Tighten coil spring using spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1 until the upper shock absorber mounting is free.
^ Remove hex nut from piston rod using shock absorber set T10001.

1. V.A.G 1331
2. T10001/10
3. T10001/11
4. T10001/1
5. V.A.G. 1752/1
6. V.A.G. 1752/7

^ Remove coil spring and elements from shock absorber.

Assembling
Assembly is in reverse sequence of disassembly.

CAUTION:





The upper and lower ends of the coil spring must be in contact with the spring seat - arrow -.

The figure shows the lower spring end. It must face center of vehicle.





Installation position of shock absorber mounting

The axis of the pins - 1 - must align with the axis - 2 - of the lower shock absorber bushing - 4 -.

3. Shock absorber mounting The pins - 1 - face outer side of vehicle.