Front Suspension

Coil Spring

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 strut => [ Strut ] Strut.

Removing

- Preload coil spring using spring compressor ( V.A.G 1752/1-) far enough until top spring plate is free.





- Remove 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

- 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 nut on piston rod.

- Relieve tension on spring compressor (V.A.G 1752/1 ) and remove from coil spring.

- Install strut => [ Strut ] Strut.

Tightening specifications => [ Strut ] Front Suspension.