Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

Spring, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench V.A.G. 1332:

Spring compressor V.A.G 1752:

^ Spring holder V.A.G. 1752/3
^ Adapter V.A.G. 1752/9

Removing spring





- Insert spring holder - 1 -.
- Compress coil spring until it can be removed.
- Remove spring.
1 - Spring tensioner V.A.G. 1752/1
2 -Adapter V.A.G. 1752/9
3 - Bracket V.A.G 1752/3

Installing spring
- Make sure space bushing (zinc) is not damaged.
- Replace if necessary.
- Install spring together with spring seat.
- Loosen spring and remove spring compressor.
Observe installation position!





End of spring - arrow - must lie against stop on spring seat.

Removing shock absorber
The coil spring must be removed beforehand, go to Spring, removing and installing





- Remove bolts - 1 - with vehicle standing on its wheels. Raise vehicle until bolts are accessible.





- Remove shock absorber hex bolt - 1 - on rear axle.

For ease of illustration the work sequence is shown without wheel.
- Take out shock absorber.
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.