Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998)
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Remove nut from piston rod (counter-hold with hex key).
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Remove individual parts of suspension strut and coil spring along with tensioning device VAG 1752/1.
Replacing shock absorber
If the shock absorber requires replacing then additional work is necessary:
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Take off protective cap -1- and lower spring support -2-.
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Loosen spring plate -3- with a plastic-headed hammer and remove.
Installing
Before installing the coil spring make sure the lower spring retainer is in the correct installation position.
The hole (arrow) in the lower spring retainer -1- should be offset 90° to shock absorber-2- bolt axis -A-.
Permissible deviation of spring plate to shock absorber bolt axis: + 2°.
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Install lower spring support, protective cap and bump stop.
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Install coil spring with tensioning device VAG 1752/1 onto lower spring support.
The end of the coil spring must rest against the stop (arrow).