New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Coil Spring
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Spring compressor (V.A.G 1752/1)
‹› Spring bracket (V.A.G 1752/4)
‹› Shock absorber set (T10001)
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Remove strut => [ Strut ] See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Suspension/Strut.
Removing
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Preload coil spring using spring compressor ( V.A.G 1752/1-) far enough until top spring plate is free.
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Remove nut from piston rod.
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Remove individual components of suspension strut and coil spring with spring compressor (V.A.G 1752/1-).
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Commercially available ratchet
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(T10001/8)
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(T10001/11)
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(T10001/5)
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Spring compressor (V.A.G 1752/1 )
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2 spring holders (80-165 mm) (V.A.G 1752/4)
CAUTION!
First compress spring far enough so that tension is relieved on upper spring plate!
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Make sure that coil spring is seated correctly in 2 spring holders (80-165 mm) (V.A.G 1752/4) - arrow -.