Mounting Bracket Installation Position

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Mounting Tool V.A.G 1752/2

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-- Install the :V.A.G 1752/2  as shown in the illustration.

1. :V.A.G 1752/18-3 
2. :V.A.G 1752/19 
3. :V.A.G 1752/2 
4. :V.A.G 1752/19-1 

-- Tension the suspension strut with spring compressor vertically in the :V.A.G 1752/2  .

-- Tension the suspension strut so the pin -1- engages in the clamping jaw opening -2-.

Fig 2: Tension Suspension Strut So Pin Engages In Clamping Jaw Opening

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-- When tensioning, make sure the front damping adjustment valve -1- or electrical wiring connection -2- does not sit on the suspension strut mount -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Damping Adjustment Valve -1-, Electrical Wiring Connection -2- & Suspension Strut Mount -3-

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-- Disengage the locking lever and set the pointer to the 0° position -arrow-, then tighten the locking lever.

Fig 4: Disengaging Locking Lever And Set Pointer To 0 Degrees Position And Seizing Locking Lever

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-- Adjust the mounting bracket so the :V.A.G 1752/19  for the respective side of the vehicle can be bolted to the mounting bracket.

Left Side 

Fig 5: Bolt Adjust Gage For Suspension Strut V.A.G 1752/19 Onto Mounting Bracket

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-- Bolt :V.A.G 1752/19  onto mounting bracket -arrows L-.

Right Side 

Fig 6: Attach Adjust Gage For Suspension Strut V.A.G 1752/19 To Mounting Bracket

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-- Attach the :V.A.G 1752/19  to mounting bracket -arrows R-.

-- Release the tension in the :V.A.G 1752/1  and remove it.

-- Check adjustment, repeat procedure if necessary.

Permissible deviation: ±2°