Front Suspension

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 1752/5)

• Holding fixture for suspension struts (V.A.G 1752/20)

• Shock absorber set (T10001)

• Ratchet (commercially available)

- Remove the suspension strut. Refer to => [ Suspension Strut ] Suspension Strut.

Coil Spring, Removing

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





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

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

1. (V.A.G 1332)

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

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

4. (V.A.G 1752/20)

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

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

7. Ratchet (T10001/11)

CAUTION!
First pre-load spring far enough so that tension is relieved on upper spring plate!

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





- Remove hex nut from piston rod.

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

Coil Spring, Installing

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

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, refer to => [ Installing ] Suspension Strut.

Tightening Specifications