Suspension Strut, Servicing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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 - Socket: T10001/3
Shock Absorber Set - Extension SW6: T10001/7
Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet: T10001/11

CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts information prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Nut - Strut Mount to Shock Absorber

NOTE:

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

Remove the Coil Spring

Fig 1: Spring Tensioner VAG 1752/1

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

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

Fig 2: Spring Compressor Kit

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WARNING:

Risk of accident!

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

: VAG1752/1
: VAG1752/6

-- Arrange the special tools as shown:

Fig 3: Removing Coil Spring

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: VAG1752/1
Ratchet (commercially available)
: T10001/7
: T10001/11
: T10001/3
: VAG1752/6

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

-- Pull off the cover.

-- Remove the nut from the piston rod.

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

Shock Absorber, Replacing

Fig 4: Shock Absorber

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-- Remove the cap -4- and the lower spring support -2-.

-- Loosen the spring plate -1- using a plastic mallet and remove upward from the shock absorber -3-.

Coil Spring, Installing

-- Tap the spring plate -1- onto the new shock absorber -4- using a plastic mallet.

-- Position the lower spring support -2- and the cap -4-.

-- Position the pretensioned coil spring on the lower spring support.

-- Position the individual suspension strut components.

-- Position the strut mount -1- with the spring support -2- on the pretensioned spring so that the spring support rests against the end of the coil spring -arrow-.

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Permitted maximum play: 2 mm.

-- Release the tension on the : VAG1752/1

NOTE:

When releasing the tension, make sure the upper end of the spring rests on the spring support stop.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT COIL SPRING