Suspension Strut, Servicing

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner:VAG1752/1
Spring Compressor Kit - Strut Holder:VAG1752/2
Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts:VAG1752/7
Spring Compressor Kit - Supplementary Set:VAG1752/18
Spring Compressor Kit - Supplementary Set - Slider:VAG1752/18-3
Spring Compressor Kit - Supplementary Set - Clamp Plate:VAG1752/19-1
Spring Compressor Kit - Supplementary Set:VAG1752/19
Shock Absorber Set - Socket:T10001/3
Shock Absorber Set - Socket:T10001/4
Shock Absorber Set - Extension SW6:T10001/7
Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet:T10001/11

OVERVIEW

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Shock Assembly

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1 -
Nut
- 50 Nm
- Always replace if removed
2 - Shock Absorber Mount
3 - Washer
4 - Mounting Bracket
5 - Upper Spring Support
6 - Coil Spring
- Removing. Refer To Fig 2.
- Installing. Refer To Fig 6.
- There Are Different Versions Of The Suspension. Refer To EXPLANATION OF PRODUCTION CONTROL NUMBERS (PR NUMBER) .
7 - Spring
8 - Protective Sleeve
9 - Protective Cap
10 - Lower Spring Support
11 - Lower Spring Plate
12 - Shock Absorber
- Replacing. Refer To Fig 5.
- There Are Different Versions Of The Suspension. Refer To EXPLANATION OF PRODUCTION CONTROL NUMBERS (PR NUMBER) .
- Always Release Gas And Drain Malfunctioning Shock Absorbers Before Disposal.

The Shock Absorber Combination Installed In The Vehicle Is Indicated By The Corresponding PR Number On The Vehicle Data Plate.

Coil Spring, Removing

Fig 2: Coil Spring, Removing

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Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner:VAG1752/1
Shock Absorber Set - Extension SW6:T10001/7
Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet:T10001/11
Shock Absorber Set - Socket:T10001/3
Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts:VAG1752/7

-- 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)

-- Preload The Coil Spring With The :VAG1752/1 and :VAG1752/7 Until Upper Suspension Strut Is Free.

-- Make Sure The Coil Spring Is Seated In The Spring Holder -2- Correctly.

Fig 3: Ensuring Coil Spring Is Seated In Spring Holder Correctly

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Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner:VAG1752/1
Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts:VAG1752/7

-- Remove The Nut From The Piston Rod Using The Tools -2, 3 And 4-.

Fig 4: Coil Spring, Removing

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:VAG1752/1
:T10001/7
:T10001/11
:T10001/3
:VAG1752/7

-- Remove The Individual Components Of The Pretensioned Suspension Strut And Coil Spring With The :VAG1752/1 .

Replacing The Shock Absorber

Fig 5: Identifying Protective Cap, Bottom Spring Washer, And Spring Plate

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-- Remove The Cap -1- And The Lower Spring Support -2-.

-- Loosen Suspension Strut -3- Using Plastic Hammer And Remove Upward.

-- Drive The Spring Plate Onto The New Shock Absorber Using A Plastic Hammer.

Coil Spring, Installing

Fig 6: Identifying Protective Cap, Bottom Spring Washer, And Spring Plate

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-- Install The Lower Spring Support And The Cap.

-- Position The Pretensioned Coil Spring On The Lower Spring Support. End Of Spring Coil Must Rest Against Stop -Arrow- (Permissible Play Maximum 2 mm).

Install Mounting Bracket With Spring Washer Onto Pre-Loaded Spring So That Spring Washer Makes Contact On End Of Spring Coil -Arrow- (Permissible Play Max. 2 mm).

Fig 7: Identifying Mounting Bracket With Spring Washer On Pre-Loaded Spring

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-- Position Individual Suspension Strut Components.

-- Tighten The Nut Using Special Tools. Refer To -Item ) SUSPENSION STRUT, SERVICING - 1 -.

-- Align The Marking On The Mounting Bracket To The T-Pin On The Shock Absorber Tube And Release The Tension In The Spring.

Mounting Bracket Installation Position

Fig 8: Identifying Spring Mounting Tool V.A.G 1752/2

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-- Install The :VAG1752/2 As Shown In The Illustration.

:VAG1752/18-3
:VAG1752/19
:VAG1752/2
:VAG1752/19-1

-- Tension The Suspension Strut With Spring Compressor Vertically In The :VAG1752/2 .

-- Tension The Suspension Strut So The Pin -1- Or T-Pin Engages In The Clamping Jaw Opening -2-.

Fig 9: Tension Suspension Strut So Pin Engages In Clamping Jaw Opening

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-- In Vehicles With Electronic Damping, Make Sure The Front Damping Adjustment Valve -- -1- Or The Wire Connection -2- Does Not Rest On The Suspension Strut Tower Mount -3-.

Fig 10: 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 11: Disengaging Locking Lever And Set Pointer To 0 Degrees Position And Seizing Locking Lever

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-- Adjust The Mounting Bracket So The :VAG1752/19 For The Respective Side Of The Vehicle Can Be Bolted To The Mounting Bracket.

Left Side

Fig 12: Bolt Adjust Gage For Suspension Strut V.A.G 1752/19 Onto Mounting Bracket

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-- Bolt :VAG1752/19 Onto Mounting Bracket -arrows L-.

Right Side

Fig 13: Attach Adjust Gage For Suspension Strut V.A.G 1752/19 To Mounting Bracket

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-- Bolt :VAG1752/19 Onto Mounting Bracket -arrows R-.

-- Now Release Tension On The :VAG1752/1 And Remove.

NOTE:

When Releasing The Tension, Make Sure The Ends Of The Spring Lie On The Spring Support Stops In The Mounting Bracket And The Lower Spring Support.

-- Check Adjustment, Repeat Procedure If Necessary.

Permitted Deviation: ±2°