Coil spring, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Spring Compressor Kit V.A.G 1752

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Spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1
Adapter V.A.G 1752/9
Spring holder A4, rear axle V.A.G 1752/16

Removing

Remove wheel.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Compressor V.A.G 1752/1 With Adapter V.A.G 1752/9 And Spring Holder A4, Rear Axle V.A.G 1752/16 In Coil Spring

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Insert spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1 with adapter V.A.G 1752/9 and spring holder A4, rear axle V.A.G 1752/16 in coil spring; if necessary, guide spring holder individually into windings and then fasten to spring compressor. When doing so, do not damage trapezoidal control arm.

It must be compressed 4 turns.

If this is not possible, compress only 3 turns and turn coil spring until 4 turns prescribed can be compressed.

CAUTION: Ensure correct seating of coil spring in spring holder A4, rear axle V.A.G 1752/16 (risk of accident).

Compress spring compressor to stop and remove spring.

Installing

NOTE:

When installing new spring, ensure conical end points downward.

Fig 3: Identifying Trapezoidal Control Arm Hole, Spring Seat, Colored Markings & Spring Seat Stop

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- Arrow B - : Colored markings must be at bottom.

Lower spring seat - 1 - has a pin.
Insert this pin in trapezoidal control arm hole - 2 -.
Turn ends of coil spring so that it rests on spring seat stop - arrow A -.
Insert upper spring seat (not in illustration) in upper spring end.

Tension spring. Align upper spring seat in body hole.
Mount wheel and tighten. This information is contained in AESIS; Library; Additional Information; Wheels and Tire Guide