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Coil Spring, Installing

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-- Install the coil spring on the lower spring plate using the Spring Compressor VAG1752/1.

End of spring coil must rest against stop -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Stop
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-- Tighten new hex nut to piston rod.

-- Relieve the tension on the Spring Compressor VAG1752/1 and remove from the coil spring.

-- Suspension strut, installing. Refer to Installing .