Coil Spring, Removing
– Clamp the Spring Compressor Kit - Strut Clamping Block -
VAG1752/20- -4- in a vise.
– Tighten the suspension strut in the Spring Compressor Kit -
Strut Clamping Block - VAG1752/20- -4-.
– Pretension the coil spring using the Spring Compressor Kit -
Spring Tensioner - VAG1752/1- until the upper deep-groove
ball bearing is free.
1 - Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
2 - Shock Absorber Set - Extension SW7 - T10001/8-
3 - Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner - VAG1752/1-
4 - Spring Compressor Kit - Strut Clamping Block -
VAG1752/20-
5 - Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Retainer w/Inserts -
VAG1752/4-
6 - Shock Absorber Set - Socket - T10001/5-
7 - Shock Absorber Set - Reversible Ratchet - T10001/11-
WARNING
First preload the spring enough so that tension is relieved on
upper spring plate.
– Make sure the coil spring fits correctly inside the Spring Com‐
pressor Kit - Spring Retainer with Inserts - VAG1752/4-
-arrow-.
– Remove the hex nut from the piston rod.
– Remove the individual components of the suspension strut
and coil spring with the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Ten‐
sioner - VAG1752/1- .
Coil Spring, Installing
– Place the coil spring with Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Ten‐
sioner - VAG1752/1- on lower spring washer.
The end of the spring coil must rest against the stop -arrow-.
– Tighten the new hex nut to the piston rod.
– Relieve the tension on the Spring Compressor Kit - Spring
Tensioner - VAG1752/1- and remove it from the coil spring.
– Install the suspension strut. Refer to ⇒ page 72 .
Tightening Specifications
Component Tightening Specification
Suspension strut mount to damper
♦ Use new nut
60 Nm
Jetta 2011 ➤ , Jetta 2013 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 08.2015
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