Disassembling Front Spring Strut

Information 

Recommendation for workshops replacing shock absorbers/spring dampers:

• Dampers can be replaced separately up to a mileage of 30, 000 km or 3 years. 
• If the mileage is > 30, 000 km or the components are more than 3 years old, we recommend replacing them in pairs. 

1. To prevent damage (deformation), clamp the spring strut in a suitable clamping block (tensioning device for McPherson spring struts).
   1. 1.1 Alternatively, the spring clamp can also be held in a retaining device.
2. Pre-tension the coil spring using > V.A.G 1752/1 - Spring clamp  until the piston rod is relieved (not generally required as this depends on the installation pretension on the coil spring). Insert the appropriate forks in the spring compressor.
3. Use > 3078 - socket-wrench insert, a/f 22  to loosen the lock nut (securing piston rod to spring strut mount).

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   Socket-wrench insert, a/f 22

   Counter at the piston rod (7-mm hexagon socket) while loosening  .

4. Remove all parts from the piston rod.