Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk4 > Running gear, axles, steering - front and four-wheel drive | Front suspension, drive shafts | Repairing front suspension | Repairing front suspension strut

Removing coil spring

–	Compress coil spring using spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- until top spring plate is free.

–	Unscrew hexagon nut from piston rod.

–	Remove suspension strut and coil spring together with spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-.

1 -	Commercially available ratchet handle

2 -	-T10001/8-

3 -	-T10001/11-

4 -	-T10001/5-

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

6 -	Bracket -V.A.G 1752/4-

WARNING

First compress spring far enough to ensure that upper spring plate is free.

–	Ensure that coil spring is seated correctly in adapter -V.A.G 1752/4--arrow-.

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