Suspension Strut, Servicing

Suspension Strut, Servicing

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
^ Shock absorber set T10001
^ Ratchet (commercially available)

- Remove suspension strut.

Coil spring, removing





- Pretension coil spring using spring compressor 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. 1752/5

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





- Make sure that coil spring is seated correctly in spring support f/VAS6046 V.A.G. 1752/4 - arrow -.
- Remove hex nut from piston rod.
- Remove components of suspension strut and coil spring using spring compressor V.A.G. 1752/1.

Coil spring, 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 hex nut to piston rod.
- Relieve tension on spring tensioner V.A.G. 1752/1 and remove from coil spring.
- Install suspension strut.

Tightening Specifications