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Removing and installing coil spring
Removing and installing coil spring
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Suspension strut spring compressor -V.A.G 1752-
  W00-0500
Removing
–  Insert spring compressor-1- (push rear silencer slightly to one side if necessary).
1 - Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-
2 - Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/3A-
–  Compress coil spring until it can be removed.
–  Remove coil spring (push rear silencer slightly to one side if necessary).
Installing
–  Ensure bottom spring plate is not damaged.
–  Check spring seat for damage and renew if necessary.
–  Install coil spring together with spring seat.
  N42-10005
–  The end of the spring should contact the stop on the upper spring seat -arrow-.
–  Take the pressure off the spring and remove the spring compressor (do not damage protective coating of spring).
  A42-0098

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