SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing coil spring Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Suspension strut clamp -V.A.G 1752-

t  Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/3A- t  Adapter -V.A.G 1752/9-, not illustrated Carry out the following work: Removing –  Loosen wheel bolts. –  Raise the vehicle. –  Remove wheel.

–  Insert spring compressor-3-. 1 -  Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/3A- 2 -  Adapters -V.A.G 1752/9- 3 -  Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-   WARNING Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring retainers -V.A.G 1752/3A--2-. –  Compress coil springs until they can be removed.   Note Use a spanner or a reversible ratchet handle to compress spring compressor. Installation Installation is carried out in reverse order. In the process, note the following: –  Check that the lower spring plate is not damaged. –  If necessary, replace the lower spring plate.

–  Place lower plate onto bottom of coil spring. End of spring -arrow- must lie against stop on bottom spring seat. –  Mount spring together with spring plate. –  The bottom spring seat has a pin.

–  Insert this pin in holes in lower transverse link -arrow-.

–  Insert upper spring seat into upper end of spring. –  The bead of the spring seat -arrow- must lie against the coil spring correctly. –  Release tension on coil spring while locating upper spring seat on lug on body. –  Remove spring tensioner. –  Fit and secure wheel.