Left spring, removing

Fig 1: Spring Holder V.A.G 1752/15 And Spring Compressor V.A.G 1752/1

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• Install the spring holder V.A.G 1752/15 L. U. to Spring Compressor V.A.G 1752/1

Fig 2: Spring Holder V.A.G 1752/15 L. O. Set On The Highest Attainable Spring Coil

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• Set the spring holder V.A.G 1752/15 L. O. on the highest attainable spring coil.

Fig 3: Spring Compressor V.A.G 1752/1 Installed

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• Install the Spring Compressor V.A.G 1752/1.

Fig 4: Spring Compressor And Spring Holder Interlock Claws And Spring Holder Bolt Installed

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• Turn the spindle of the spring compressor in a clockwise direction so far, until the claws - arrows  - of spring compressor and spring holder interlock.
• Install bolt - 1  - at the top of spring holder.

The bolt - 1  - must be put in from the bottom.

• Turn the spindle of the spring compressor until the spring is slightly tightened.

Check whether the spring holders rest correctly against the spring coils. 

Fig 5: Compressing Coil Spring Until It Can Be Removed

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• Compress coil spring until it can be removed.
• Stop the clamping action, if the spring coils touch themselves!
• Take the spring with the spring compressor from the vehicle.

If a shim is under the stop buffer, you must take this out together with the spring.

• Place the spring with the spring compressor.

1 - Spring Compressor V.A.G 1752/1

2 - Spring holder V.A.G 1752/15 L. O.

3 - Spring holder V.A.G 1752/15 L. U.