Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Mk2 > Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive | Rear suspension, drive shaft | Coil spring (rear)

Removing and installing coil spring

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-

t	Adapter -V.A.G 1752/9-

t	Rear axle spring retainers (A4) -V.A.G 1752/16-

Removing

–	Remove wheel.

–	Attach spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- with adapters -V.A.G 1752/9- and rear axle spring retainers (A4) -V.A.G 1752/16- to coil spring. If necessary, insert spring retainers individually into coils of spring, then secure to spring compressor. Take care not to damage trapezium link.

4 coils of spring must be compressed.

If this is not possible, compress 3 coils only and then turn the spring so that the specified 4 coils can be compressed.

WARNING

Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in rear axle spring retainers (A4) -V.A.G 1752/16- (accident risk).

–	Tighten spring compressor as far as it will go, and take out spring.

Installing

Note

t	When installing a new spring, ensure that the tapered end faces downwards.

t	Arrow B: Coloured markings must be at the bottom

–	The bottom spring seat -1- has a pin.

–	Insert pin into hole in trapezium link -2-.

–	Rotate end of coil spring so it contacts limit stop on spring seat -arrow A-.

–	Then insert top spring seat (not shown) into upper end of spring.

–	Slacken off spring. At the same time, fit top spring seat in take-up hole in body.

–	Fit and secure wheel → Wheels and tyres; Rep. Gr.44.

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