Suspension Strut, Servicing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm: VAG1332
Spring Compressor Kit: VAG1752
Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner: VAG1752/1
Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts: VAG1752/6
Shock Absorber Set: T10001
Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet: T10001/11
Shock Absorber Set - Extension SW6: T10001/7
Shock Absorber Set - Socket: T10001/3
Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts: VAG1752/6

TIP:

Because of different shock absorber valve systems, only install new shock absorbers from the same manufacturer on both axles, if possible.

Coil Spring, Removing

Fig 1: Spring Tensioner VAG 1752/1

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-- Tension the : VAG1752/1 -1- in a vise with jaw protectors.

-- Tension the coil spring shock absorber in the : VAG1752/1 -1- as shown.

Fig 2: Removing Coil Spring

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-- Pretension the coil spring in the spring tensioner, until the upper spring plate and the spring support are disengaged.

-- Remove nut from the piston rod.

-- Remove the individual components of the suspension strut and coil spring using the spring tensioner.

: VAG1752/1
Ratchet, Commercially Available
: T10001/7
: T10001/11
: T10001/3
: VAG1752/6

-- Make sure that the coil spring is seated correctly -arrow- in the : VAG1752/6 .

Fig 3: Spring Compressor Kit

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: VAG1752/1
: VAG1752/6

Shock Absorber, Replacing

Fig 4: Shock Absorber Components

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-- Remove the cap -1- and the lower spring support -2-.

-- Loosen suspension strut -3- using plastic hammer and remove upward from the shock absorber -4-.

Coil Spring, Installing

Fig 5: Shock Absorber Components

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-- Install the spring plate -3- onto the new shock absorber -4- using a rubber hammer.

-- Position the lower spring seat -2- and the cap -1-.

-- Position the pretensioned coil spring on the lower spring support. End of spring coil must rest against stop -arrow- (permissible play maximum 2 mm).

-- Position the individual suspension strut components.

-- Position the upper spring plate with the spring support on the pretensioned spring so that the spring supports rests against the end of the coil spring -arrow-.

Fig 6: Upper Spring Plate

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Permitted maximum play: 2 mm.

-- Install the shock absorber mounting.

-- Tighten the new nut using special tools -Item ) OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT COIL SPRING - List Item: Nut.

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

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.