Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Repairing suspension strut
Special tools and workshop equipment required |
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- |
Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- |
Shock absorber set -T10001- |
Commercially available ratchet handle |
Ring spanner insert -V.A.G 1332/7- |
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Remove coil spring strut
→ Anchor. |
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Clamp suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20--4-
in a vice. |
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Clamp suspension strut in suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G
1752/20--4-. |
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Pre-tension coil spring with spring compressor -V.A.G
1752/1- until deep groove ball thrust bearing is free at top. |
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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Tool insert -T10001/8- |
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Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- |
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Strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20- |
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Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- |
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Tool insert -T10001/5- |
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Ratchet handle -T10001/11- |
WARNING
First compress spring far enough to ensure that
upper spring plate is free. |
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Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring
retainer -V.A.G 1752/4--arrow-. |
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Insert spring seat -1- into
shock absorber -2-. |
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Fit coil spring -3- with spring
compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- onto lower spring seat. |
The end of the coil spring must lie against the stop
-arrow-. |
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Assemble all other parts and use new nut on piston rod. |
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Relieve tension on spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- and
remove from coil spring. |
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Remove suspension strut from suspension strut support clamp
-V.A.G 1752/20-. |
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Install suspension strut
→ Chapter. |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper
suspension link“ |
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Spreader -3424-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
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Other materials:
Safety precautions during road tests in which test and measuring equipment
is used
Risk of injury due to unsecured test and measuring equipment
If a front passenger airbag is triggered during an accident,
unsecured test and measuring equipment can become dangerous projectiles.
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Secure test and measuring equipment with seat belts on ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ General information on transporting children in the vehicle  
→ Various securing systems  
→ Using a child seat on the front passenger seat  
→ Using a child seat on the rear seats  
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Removing and installing storage compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
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Unbolt front seat and tilt it towards rear. Do not remove
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