Spring, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the suspension strut. Refer to Suspension Strut, Removing and Installing  .

-- Clamp the Spring Compressor Kit - Strut Clamping Block: V.A.G 1752/20  -5- in a vise -6-.

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-- Tighten the suspension strut -3- in the Spring Compressor Kit - Strut Clamping Block: V.A.G 1752/20  -5-.

-- Assemble the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner: V.A.G 1752/1  -1- with the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts: V.A.G 1752/4  -2-.

-- Position the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner: V.A.G 1752/1  -1- using the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts: V.A.G 1752/4  -2- on the spring -4-.

-- Pay attention to the correct seating of the spring -2- in the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts: V.A.G 1752/4  -4- -arrow-.

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-- Pretension the spring -8- using the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner: V.A.G 1752/1  -11- until the deep-groove ball bearing -6- is free.

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-- Position the tools from the Shock Absorber Set: T10001  as shown.

1. Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet: T10001/11 
2. Shock Absorber Set - Extension: T10001/8 
3. Shock Absorber Set - Socket: T10001/5 
4. Torque Wrench
5. Strut Mount
6. Deep-Groove Ball Bearing
7. Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts: V.A.G 1752/4 
8. Spring
9. Spring Compressor Kit - Strut Clamping Block: V.A.G 1752/20 
10. Suspension Strut
11. Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner: V.A.G 1752/1 

-- Loosen the threaded connections. At the same time counterhold on the piston rod using the tools as shown.

-- Remove nut.

-- Remove the strut mount -5- and the deep-groove ball bearing -6-.

-- Remove the spring -8-.