Suspension Strut, Servicing: Notes

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm :VAG1332 
• Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 21mm :VAG1332/7 
• Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner :VAG1752/1 
• Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts :VAG1752/4 
• Shock Absorber Set :T10001 
• Shock Absorber Set - Extension SW7 :T10001/5 
• Shock Absorber Set - Extension SW7 :T10001/8 
• Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 21mm :VAG1332/7 
• Ratchet (commercially available)

• Suspension strut removed. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pretension the coil spring using the :VAG1752/1  until the upper axial groove ball bearing is free.

-- Remove hex nut from piston rod.

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

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1. :VAG1752/1 
2. :VAG1332/7 
3. :T10001/8 
4. Ratchet (commercially available)
5. :VAG1332 
6. :T10001/5 
7. :VAG1752/4 

-- Make sure the coil spring fits correctly inside the :VAG1752/4  -arrow-.

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