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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Shock Absorber,Removing and Installing

 

Rear Shock Absorber, Removing and Installing

Note:  Vehicles with headlight vertical aim control, Refer to Lighting and Horns.

Special tools and equipment 

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VAG 1383 A and VAG 1359/2

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VAG 1752

Removing 

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Take off wheel.

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Insert spring tensioner VAG 1752/1 with spring holder VAG 1752/3 into coil spring.

WARNING!  To reduce the risk of accident, make sure coil spring is properly positioned in spring holder VAG 175213. 

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Compress spring until it can be removed.

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Remove wheel housing liner.

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