Spring, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Secure both sides of the vehicle on the hoist lifting arms using the :T10038 .

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Tensioning Strap:T10038

WARNING:

The vehicle could slide off the hoist if it is not secured.

Vehicles with Level Control System Sensor

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-- Remove the bolts -1-.

-- Remove the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- -2- bracket.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Press the tabs -arrows- on the assembly aid -1- inward.

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-- Remove the assembly aid -1- upward.

NOTE:

The assembly aid -5- is destroyed during removal. It does not have to be reinstalled.

-- Position the : VAS6931 or :VAG1383A under the transverse link and push lightly upward.

-- Insert the Spring Compressor -3-.

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Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer with Inserts:VAG1752/3A
Spring Compressor Kit - Adapter Blocks:VAG1752/9
Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner:VAG1752/1
Spring

WARNING:

Make sure the coil spring is seated correctly in the :VAG1752/3A -arrow- (danger of accident).

NOTE:

Use a wrench or a reversible ratchet to tighten the spring compressor.

-- Tension the coil spring.

-- Remove the nut -1- and then the bolt -2- for the coupling rod -3-.

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-- Remove the nut -1- and then the bolt -2- for the shock absorber threaded connection.

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-- Remove the nut -3- and then the bolt -4- for the wheel bearing housing threaded connection.

WARNING:

Hold the :VAG1752/1 with the spring tensioned (risk of accident).

-- Slowly lower the :VAS6931 or :VAG1383A under the lower transverse link, until the :VAG1752/1 with the tensioned spring can be removed.