Suspension Strut, Servicing
Because of different shock absorber valve systems, only install new shock absorbers from the same manufacturer on both axles, if possible.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm: VAG1332
- Spring Compressor Kit: VAG1752
- Shock Absorber Set: T10001
Coil Spring, Removing
- Suspension strut is removed. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Tension the : VAG1752/1 -1- in a vise with jaw protectors.
There is a risk of injury if the coil spring pops out suddenly.
It is possible that parts of the body may become bruised.
- Note the instructions that follow.
- Make sure that the coil spring is seated correctly -arrow- in the : VAG1752/6 .
- : VAG1752/1
- : VAG1752/6
-- Arrange the special tools as shown:
- : 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.
-- Remove 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
-- 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 -3- 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-.
- Permitted maximum play: 2 mm.
-- Release the tension on the : VAG1752/1
- When releasing the tension, make sure the upper end of the spring rests on the spring support stop.
Tightening Specifications