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Repairing suspension strut

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Repairing suspension strut

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-

Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4-

Shock absorber set -T10001-

Commercially available ratchet handle


Ring spanner insert -V.A.G 1332/7-

  • Remove coil spring strut → Anchor.

Removing spring
Repairing suspension strut
  • Clamp suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20--4- in a vice.
  • Clamp suspension strut in suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20--4-.
  • Pre-tension coil spring with spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- until deep groove ball thrust bearing is free at top.
1 - Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
2 - Tool insert -T10001/8-
3 - Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-
4 - Strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20-
5 - Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4-
6 - Tool insert -T10001/5-
7 - Ratchet handle -T10001/11-
WARNING

First compress spring far enough to ensure that upper spring plate is free.
Repairing suspension strut
  • Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4--arrow-.
Repairing suspension strut

Installing spring

  • Insert spring seat -1- into shock absorber -2-.
  • Fit coil spring -3- with spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- onto lower spring seat.

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

  • Assemble all other parts and use new nut on piston rod.
  • Relieve tension on spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- and remove from coil spring.
  • Remove suspension strut from suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20-.
  • Install suspension strut → Chapter.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link“
Repairing suspension strut

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