Passat L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2004)
7. V.A.G 1752/2
Replacing shock absorber
If the shock absorber requires replacing then additional work is necessary.
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Remove protective cap - 1 - and lower spring support - 2 -.
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Loosen spring plate - 3 - with a plastic head hammer and remove.
Installing
Before inserting coil spring make sure that the lower spring plate is in the correct installation position!
The hole - arrow - in spring plate - 1 - should be offset 90° to shock absorber - 2 - bolt axis - A -.
Permissible deviation of spring plate to shock absorber bolt axis; 2°.
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Install lower spring support, protective cap and stop buffer.
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Install coil spring onto lower spring support using spring compressor V.A.G 1752/1.
The end of the coil spring must lie against stop - arrow -.