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Removing right spring
Removing right spring
   
–  Assemble spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/15 R. U.- on spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-.
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–  Position spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/15 R. O.- on highest spring coil.
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–  Apply spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-.
1 - Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-
2 - Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/15 R. U.-
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–  Turn spindle on spring compressor clockwise until claws of spring compressor and spring retainer -arrows- engage in one another.
–  Install bolt -1- on upper spring retainer.
The bolt -1- must be inserted from below.
–  Turn spindle on spring compressor until spring is slightly compressed.
–  Check that spring retainers are properly positioned on spring coils.
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–  Compress the coil spring until it can be removed.
1 - Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/15 R. O.-
2 - Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-
3 - Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/15 R. U.-
–  Stop compressing spring at the latest when spring coils touch one another.
–  Remove spring together with spring compressor from vehicle.
If a spacer is located below the bump stop, remove the spacer together with the spring.
–  Lay spring with spring compressor aside.
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Installing right spring > < Installing left spring