Spring, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Make sure the washer is not damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Start Touching Spring Seat

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-- Replace the washer if necessary.

-- Install the washer on the lower spring.

The spring start -arrow- must touch the stop of lower spring support.

-- Install the spring and the spring support.

-- The lower spring support has a pin.

-- Insert this pin into hole of lower transverse link -arrow-.

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-- Insert the top of the spring support into the upper spring end.

Fig 2: Locating Spring Support Bead

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-- The bead on the spring support -arrow- must fit into the spring correctly.

-- Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931  under the lower transverse link and push upward.

-- Insert the bolt -4- for connecting the wheel bearing housing and tighten the nut -3-.

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-- Insert the bolt -2- for connecting the shock absorber and tighten the nut -1-.

-- Insert the bolt -2- for the coupling rod -3- and tighten the nut -1-.

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-- Release the tension of the spring -4-. At the same time, place the upper spring support on the body tab.

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-- Remove the Spring Tensioner -3-.

1. Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer with Inserts:V.A.G 1752/3A 
2. Spring Compressor Kit - Adapter Blocks:V.A.G 1752/9 
3. Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner:V.A.G 1752/1 
4. Spring