Coil Spring, Removing

Fig 1: Coil Spring, Removing

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1. Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner:VAG1752/1 
2. Shock Absorber Set - Extension SW6:T10001/7 
3. Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet:T10001/11 
4. Shock Absorber Set - Socket:T10001/3 
5. 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 2: Ensuring Coil Spring Is Seated In Spring Holder Correctly

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

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

Fig 3: Coil Spring, Removing

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1. :VAG1752/1 
2. :T10001/7 
3. :T10001/11 
4. :T10001/3 
5. :VAG1752/7 

-- Remove the individual components of the pretensioned suspension strut and coil spring with the :VAG1752/1  .

Replacing The Shock Absorber 

Fig 4: 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.