Strut, 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
Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

Torque wrench V.A.G 1332

Removing

On vehicles with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC II), empty and fill system → Dynamic Ride Control (DRC II), emptying and filling

Remove tire.
Remove coil spring → Rear coil spring .

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Strut Nut & Bolts

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Remove nut - 1 - and remove bolt (Illustration without cover plate).
Remove bolts - 2 -.

NOTE:

Wheel housing liner remains installed.

Remove strut.

Installing

NOTE:

Replace bolts and self-locking nuts → Notes in exploded view diagrams at → Part V, wheel bearing housing (steel) - all wheel drive

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Strut Nut & Bolts

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Tighten bolts - 2 -.

Note location of lower mounting Strut location

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited torsional range. Only tighten threaded connections at control arms if vehicle is in curb weight position → Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position
Tighten connection - 1 - , (front wheel drive) or , (all wheel drive).
Install coil spring → Rear coil spring .
Mount wheel and tighten. This information is contained in AESIS; Library; Additional Information; Wheels and Tire Guide