Coil Spring

NOTE:

Whenever replacing a part or performing a repair near the rear coil springs, the rubber spring support with a galvanized contact surface must be replaced with a new rubber spring support. If a rubber spring support is already installed, do not replace it. Refer to the Make sure the repainted area if facing upward when installing the coil spring. It is matte and somewhat thicker in contract to the rest of the spring. There is often a sag or drop on the second coil.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1
Spring holder V.A.G 1752/3A

Removing

Fig 1: Spring Compressor

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-- Remove the wheel.

-- Insert spring compressor -1-.

WARNING:

Make sure the coil spring is seated correctly in the spring holder V.A.G 1752/3A.

-- Compress coil spring far enough until it can be removed.

-- Remove spring.

1 - V.A.G 1752/1

2 - V.A.G 1752/3A

Installing

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Start Touching Bottom Of Spring Seat

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Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following, refer to Note COIL SPRING .

End of spring -arrow- must rest against stop of lower spring support.

-- Install spring together with spring seat.

-- Spring seat has two pins on bottom.

-- These pins are inserted into holes on lower transverse link -arrows-.

Fig 3: Spring Support Has Two Pins At Bottom

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-- Then insert spring seat at top into upper spring end.

-- Tension spring. To do this, place upper end of spring on body tab.