Removing Spring

-- Clamp the :VAG1752/20  -4- in a vise.

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Special Tools

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-- Tighten the suspension strut in the :VAG1752/20  -4-.

-- Pretension the coil spring using the :VAG1752/1  until the upper deep-groove ball bearing is free.

1. Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm:VAG1332A 
2. Shock Absorber Set - Extension SW7:T10001/8 
3. Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner:VAG1752/1 
4. Spring Compressor Kit - Strut Clamping Block:VAG1752/20 
5. Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts:VAG1752/4 
6. Shock Absorber Set - Socket:T10001/5 
7. Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet:T10001/11 

-- Make sure the coil spring fits correctly inside the :VAG1752/4  -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 coil spring -3- with the :VAG1752/1  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.

-- 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 :VAG1752/1  and remove it from the coil spring.

-- Remove the suspension strut from the :VAG1752/20  .

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

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM