1996 Audi A4 Sedan V6-28L Rear Suspension Strut Service
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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 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.
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Remove suspension strut from VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool.
