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Front Suspension






Suspension Strut

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

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

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

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

Shock absorber set (T10001)

- Remove the suspension strut. Refer to => [ Removing ] 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. (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)



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

- Make sure the coil spring fits - arrow - correctly in the (V.A.G 1752/4) - 2 -.






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

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


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

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

Tightening Specifications