Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Fabia Mk1 > Chassis | Front suspension, drive shafts | Repairing the front suspension strut

Repairing the suspension strut

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Spring tensioning device, e.g. -V.A.G 1752/1 -

t	Spring holder with protective lining, e. g. -V.A.G 1752/4-

t	Socket wrench insert waf 21 -MP6-427 (3186)-

Removing the coil spring:

–	Removing the suspension strut → Chapter.

Note

t	Check correct seating of the helical spring in the spring tensioner, e.g. -V.A.G 1752/4-, -arrow-.

t	Do not use an impact screw driver when working with the spring tensioner.

–	Preload the helical spring with the spring tensioner e. g. -V.A.G 1752/1 - until the suspension strut bearing -3- is relieved.

–	Unscrew the nut from the piston rod using the socket wrench insert SW 21 -MP6-427 (3186)- and counterhold the piston rod with an hexagonal wrench -2-.

1 -	Ratchet; when installing torque spanner

–	Remove individual parts of the suspension strut and the preloaded coil spring using the spring tensioning device, e.g. -V.A.G 1752/1 -.

Installing the coil spring:

–	Position the preloaded helical spring with spring tensioning device on the bottom spring washer.

The extremity of the spring coil must lie against the stop -arrow-.

Further installation occurs in reverse order.

–	Assembly and summary of components of the suspension strut → Chapter.

Tightening torque:

Nut of suspension strut bearing on piston rod

60 Nm

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