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Removing left spring > < Assembly overview - rear axle with four-wheel drive
Removing and installing springs
Removing and installing springs
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-
t  Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/15-
The spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/15- has been developed especially for 4 Motion vehicles. This enables safe removal and installation of springs.
Very great forces are applied when springs are compressed. Therefore, carefully follow the safety instructions below.
  WARNING
t  Ensure that the spring retainers are as close as possible to the spring coils.
t  Check that the spring retainers are properly seated on the spring coils while compressing the spring.
t  Do not use impact wrenches.
  W00-0500

Removing left spring > < Assembly overview - rear axle with four-wheel drive