A4 Quattro Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (ATW) (2000)
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Install upper spring retainer.
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Stamped nuts of spring retainer (arrows) must be located in recesses of spring base.
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Install mounting ring, dished washer and self-lock-nut.
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Mount VAG1752/8 adjustment gauge for struts onto VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool.
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Mount VAG1752/8 gauge onto upper spring retainer and tighten bolts.
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Lock VAG 1752/2 spring mounting tool upper levers into position.
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Loosen lower locking lever and turn upper spring retainer until scale of VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool is positioned at 0°.
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Make sure that ends of springs lie against stops.
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Secure locking lever in position.
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Tighten self-locking nut using 3379 socket wrench insert and 3079 counter holder.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
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Turn lower spring base and spring retainer (items -18- and -19-) as necessary so that end of spring contacts stop.
CAUTION: Do not damage the surface of the spring when driving on the lower spring base -19- and the spring retainer -18-,
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Carefully release compressed coil spring.
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Make sure that coil spring and upper and lower spring retainers are correctly positioned.
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Remove VAG1752/1 spring compressor after it is free.
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Unbolt VAG1752/8 adjustment gauge for struts and remove.