Front Suspension

Strut

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) (V.A.G 1332)

• Spring Compressor (V.A.G 1752/1) from Spring Compressor Kit (V.A.G 1752)

• Spring Holders (V.A.G 1752/5) from Spring Compressor Kit (V.A.G 1752)

• Suspension Strut Clamping Block (V.A.G 1752/20)

• Shock Absorber Set (T10001)

• Ratchet (commercially available)

- Remove the strut. Refer to one of the following:

=> [ Strut ] Strut

=> [ Strut, with Adaptive Chassis DCC ] Strut, with Adaptive Chassis DCC

Coil Spring, Removing

- Tension the suspension strut clamping block (V.A.G 1752/20) - 4 - in a vice.






- Tension the strut in the suspension strut clamping block (V.A.G 1752/20) - 4 -.

- Pretension the coil spring using the spring compressor (V.A.G 1752/1) until the upper mounting is free.

1. Torque wrench (40-200 Nm) (V.A.G 1332)

2. Replacement component for T10001 (T10001/8)

3. Spring compressor (V.A.G 1752/1)

4. Suspension strut clamping block (V.A.G 1752/20)

5. Spring holders (V.A.G 1752/4)

6. Socket (T10001/5)

7. Replacement component for T10001 (T10001/11)


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

- Make sure the coil spring fits correctly inside the spring holder (V.A.G 1752/4) - arrows -.






- Remove the nut from the shock absorber.

- Remove the individual components of the strut and coil spring using the spring compressor (V.A.G 1752/1).

Installing

- Install the coil spring on the lower spring plate using the spring compressor (V.A.G 1752/1).

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






- Tighten the new hex nut onto the shock absorber.

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

- Install the strut. refer to => [ Installing ] Strut.

Tightening Specification