Front Suspension

Strut

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Spring Compressor (V.A.G 1752/1)

• Spring Holder (V.A.G 1752/4)

• Shock Absorber Set (T10001)

• Ratchet (commercially available)

- Suspension strut, removing or => [ Removing ] Strut.

Coil Spring, Removing

- Pretension coil spring using (V.A.G 1752/1) until upper axial groove ball bearing is free.





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

2. Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

3. Ring spanner insert AF 21 (T10001/8)

4. Ratchet (T10001/11)

5. Ring spanner insert AF 21 (T10001/5)

6. Spring holder (V.A.G 1752/4)

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

- Make sure that coil spring is seated correctly in (V.A.G 1752/4) - arrow -.





- Remove hex nut from piston rod.

- Remove individual components of suspension strut and coil spring with (V.A.G 1752/1).

Coil Spring, Installing

- Place coil spring with (V.A.G 1752/1) on lower spring plate.

End of spring coil must rest against stop - arrow -.





- Tighten new hex nut to piston rod.

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

- Suspension strut, installing or => [ Installing ] Strut.

Tightening Specifications