Overhaul

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

Coil Spring, Removing

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





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

2. (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)


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.

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

Tightening Specifications