Removing Spring

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-- Clamp the Spring Compressor Kit - Strut Clamping Block:V.A.G 1752/20 -4- in a vise.

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Special Tools

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-- Tighten the suspension strut in the Spring Compressor Kit - Strut Clamping Block:V.A.G 1752/20 -4-.

-- Pretension the spring using the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner:V.A.G 1752/1 until the upper deep-groove ball bearing is free.

Shock Absorber Set - Extension SW7:T10001/8
Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner:V.A.G 1752/1
Spring Compressor Kit - Strut Clamping Block:V.A.G 1752/20
Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts:V.A.G 1752/4
Shock Absorber Set - Socket:T10001/5
Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet:T10001/11

CAUTION:

Incorrectly pretensioning the spring increases the risk of injury.

Components are under tension and loosening the threaded connection can lead to injury.

- Make sure the spring is positioned correctly in the spring compressor.

- Pretension the spring, until the strut mount is released.

-- Make sure the spring fits correctly inside the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer with Inserts:V.A.G 1752/4 -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Secure Fit Of Coil Springs In V.A.G 1752/4

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Spring, Installing

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-- Place the spring support -1- in the shock absorber -2-.

-- Place the spring -3- with the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner:V.A.G 1752/1 on the lower spring support.

The end of the spring coil must rest against the stop -arrow-.

-- Assemble all additional parts and tighten the new nut on the piston rod.

CAUTION:

There can be noises from an uneven assembly of the strut mount to the deep-groove ball bearing.

Pay attention to the installation position of the strut mount to the deep-groove ball bearing when assembling.

-- Align the strut mount -1- to the deep-groove ball bearing -2-.

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The tab of the strut mount -1- must be located in the cut-out -arrow A- of the deep-groove ball bearing -2-.
The edge of the strut mount -1- must be folded around the collar of the deep-groove ball bearing -2- -B arrows-.

-- Secure the nut in the piston rod.

-- Relieve the tension on the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner:V.A.G 1752/1 and remove it from the spring.

-- Remove the suspension strut from the Spring Compressor Kit - Strut Clamping Block:V.A.G 1752/20 .

-- Install the suspension strut. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM