Suspension Strut, Servicing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm: 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)

Procedure 

• 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-.

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

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Coil Spring, Installing: 

-- Place coil spring with : VAG1752/1  on lower spring support.

• End of spring coil must rest against stop -arrow-.
  Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring Stop

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-- Install new nut on piston rod. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .

-- Relieve the tension on the : VAG1752/1  and remove from the coil spring.

-- Install the suspension strut. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .