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Coil Spring, Removing

Fig 1: Coil Spring, Removing
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  1. :V.A.G 1752/1 
  2. Ring spanner insert AF 21:T10001/7 
  3. Ratchet:T10001/11 
  4. Ring spanner insert AF 21:T10001/3 
  5. :V.A.G 1752/7 

-- Clamp the suspension strut in the vise with the shock absorber fork installed.

-- Mark the installation location of the mounting bracket to the T-pin on the shock absorber tube. (felt-tip pen)

-- Pretension coil spring using :V.A.G 1752/1  and :V.A.G 1752/7  until upper suspension strut is free.

-- Make sure the coil spring is seated in the spring holder -2- correctly.

Fig 2: Ensuring Coil Spring Is Seated In Spring Holder Correctly
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  1. :V.A.G 1752/1 
  2. :V.A.G 1752/7 

-- Remove the nut from the piston rod using the tools -2-, -3- and -4-.

Fig 3: Coil Spring, Removing
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  1. :V.A.G 1752/1 
  2. Ring spanner insert AF 21:T10001/7 
  3. Ratchet:T10001/11 
  4. Ring spanner insert AF 21:T10001/3 
  5. :V.A.G 1752/7 

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