Suspension Strut, Servicing: Removing

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

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

-- Remove the hex nut from the 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 -arrow- fits correctly inside the : VAG1752/4  -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Secure Fit Of Coil Springs In V.A.G 1752/4

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