GTI V6-2.8L (BDF) (2002)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front
Spring, removing and installing
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Compress coil spring with device -VAG 1752/1- until the upper spring plate is free.
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Remove hex nut from piston rod.
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Take off individual parts of suspension strut and coil spring with device -VAG 1752/1-.
1. Commercially available ratchet handle
2. T 10001/8
3. T 10001/11
4. T 10001/5
5. VAG 1752/1 Spring tensioner
6. VAG 1752/4 Retainer
Special tool -3186- is an alternative for the tools described above.
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Make sure that the coil spring is seated correctly in adapter -VAG 1752/4 -arrow-.
Installing
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Install coil spring with tensioning device -VAG 1752/1- onto lower spring support.
The end of the coil spring must lie against stop -arrow-.
Tightening torques:
Hex nut for upper shock absorber mounting 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Use new nut!
Hex nut for upper spring plate 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)