A4 Quattro Wagon V6-3.2L (BKH) (2005)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Coil spring, removing and installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
Spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1
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Adapter V.A.G 1752/9
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Spring retainer V.A.G 1752/16
Removing
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Remove wheel.
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Attach spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1 with adapters V.A.G 1752/9 and spring retainer V.A.G 1752/16 to coil spring. If necessary, insert spring
retainers individually into coils of spring, then secure to spring compressor. Take care not to damage trapezoidal link.
Note:
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Four coils of spring must be compressed.
If this is not possible, compress 3 coils only and then turn the spring so that the specified 4 coils can be compressed.
CAUTION: Make sure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring retainer V.A.G 1752/16 (accident risk).
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Tighten spring compressor as far as it will go, and take out spring.
Installing
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When installing a new spring make sure that the tapered end faces downward.
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Arrow B -: Colored markings must be at the bottom