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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber|Rear > < Suspension Strut, Removing and Installing|Page 11549
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Fig. 9 Installing coil spring
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End of spring must lie against stop on upper spring plate (arrow)

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Install new nut using 3353 specialty socket wrench.
Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) 

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Relieve tension on coil spring.

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Remove VAG1752/8 adjustment gauge for struts.

When installed correctly, the upper and lower spring plates should be parallel to each other.

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