Front Suspension

Strut

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench 40-200 Nm (VAG 1332)

• Spring compressor kit (VAG 1752)

• Shock absorber set (T10001)

• Ratchet (commercially available)

- Remove the strut. Refer to --> [ Strut ] Strut.

Coil Spring, Removing

- Pretension the coil spring using the (VAG 1752/1) until the axial groove ball bearing is loose.





1. (VAG 1752/1)

2. (VAG 1332)

3. (T10001/8)

4. (T10001/11)

5. (T10001/5)

6. (VAG 1752/4)

CAUTION!
First preload the spring far enough so that tension is relieved on the upper spring retainer!

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





- Remove the nut from piston rod.

- Remove the components of the strut and coil spring using (VAG 1752/1).

Coil Spring, Installing

- Place the coil spring with the (VAG 1752/1) on the lower spring plate.

The end of the spring coil must rest against the stop - arrow -.





- Tighten the new nut to the piston rod.

- Relieve tension on the (VAG 1752/1) and remove from the coil spring.

- Install the strut. Refer to --> [ Strut ] Strut.

Tightening Specifications