S4 Quattro Wagon V8-4.2L (BHF) (2008)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Coil Spring
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Spring Compressor (V.A.G 1752/1)
‹› Adapter (V.A.G 1752/9)
‹› Spring Holder A4, Rear Axle (V.A.G 1752/16)
Removing
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Remove wheel.
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Insert Spring Compressor (V.A.G 1752/1) with Adapter (V.A.G 1752/9) and Spring Holder A4, Rear Axle (V.A.G 1752/16) in coil spring; if
necessary, guide spring holder individually into windings and then fasten to spring compressor. Do not damage trapezoidal control arm when
doing so.
It must be compressed 4 turns.
If this is not possible, compress only 3 turns and turn coil spring until 4 turns prescribed can be compressed.
CAUTION!
Make sure that correct seating of coil spring in Spring Holder A4, Rear Axle (V.A.G 1752/16) (risk of accident).
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Compress spring compressor to stop and remove spring.
Installing
‹› When installing new spring, ensure conical end points downward.
‹› - Arrow B -: Colored markings must be at bottom.
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Lower spring seat - 1 - has a pin.