Installing Coil Spring

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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 max. 2 mm).

-- Position individual suspension strut components.

-- Install the upper spring plate with spring washer onto pre-loaded spring so that spring washer makes contact on end of spring coil -arrow- (permissible play max. 2 mm).

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-- Install the shock absorber mounting.

-- Tighten the new nut using special tools -Item 1- SUSPENSION STRUT, SERVICING, COIL SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER.

-- Release the tension from the :VAG1752/1 and remove.

NOTE:

Make sure the ends of the spring in the upper and lower spring plates are touching the stops on the spring supports when releasing the tension on the spring compressor.