Coil Spring Suspension Strut and Mounting Bracket

Coil Spring Suspension Strut and Mounting Bracket

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spring compressor (V.A.G 1752/1)

• Spring mounting tool (V.A.G 1752/2)

• Spring holder (V.A.G 1752/6)

• Shock absorber set (T10001/3)

• Shock absorber set (T10001/4)

• Shock absorber set (T10001/7)

• Shock absorber set (T10001/11)

Assembly Overview






1 - Nut

• 50 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

2 - Shock Absorber Mounting

3 - Washer

4 - Mounting Bracket

5 - Coil Spring

• Note different types of suspension versions, see vehicle data plate. Refer to => [ Production Control Number (PR Number), Explanations ] Application and ID.

6 - Additional Spring

7 - Protective Sleeve

• On the RS 6, attached to the protective cap and the extra spring.

8 - Protective Cap

9 - Lower Spring Support

10 - Lower Spring Plate

11 - Shock Absorbers

• Note different types of suspension versions, see vehicle data plate. Refer to => [ Production Control Number (PR Number), Explanations ] Application and ID.

• Always release gas and drain malfunctioning shock absorbers before disposal.

Explanations of the production control numbers (PR number), refer to => [ Production Control Number (PR Number), Explanations ] Application and ID.

Shock absorber combination installed in vehicle is indicated by corresponding PR number on vehicle data plate.

Coil Spring, Removing






- Clamp the suspension strut in a vise.

- Pretension coil spring using (V.A.G 1752/1) and (V.A.G 1752/6) until upper suspension strut is free.

- Make sure the coil spring is seated in the (V.A.G 1752/6) - arrow - correctly.






- Remove collar nut of coupling rod using tools (T10001/3) , (T10001/11) and (T10001/7).






- Remove individual components of suspension strut and pretensioned coil spring with (V.A.G 1752/1).

Shock Absorber, Replacing






- Remove protective cap - 1 - and bottom spring washer - 2 -.

- Loosen suspension strut - 3 - using plastic hammer and remove upward.

- Drive the spring plate onto the new shock absorber using a plastic hammer.

Coil Spring, Installing






- Install the lower spring support and protective cap.

- Position the pretensioned coil spring on the lower spring support. End of spring coil must rest against stop - arrow - (permissible play maximum 2 mm).

Install mounting bracket with spring washer onto pre-loaded spring so that spring washer makes contact on end of spring coil - arrow - (permissible play maximum 2 mm).






- Position individual suspension strut components.

- Tighten collar nut using special tools.

- Do not yet release tension on spring.

Mounting Bracket Installation Location






- Install the (V.A.G 1752/2) as shown in the illustration.

- Tension suspension strut with spring compressor vertically in (V.A.G 1752/2).

- Disengage the locking lever and set the pointer to the 0° position - arrow -, then tighten the locking lever.






- Adjust the mounting bracket so the suspension strut adjustment gauge (V.A.G 1752/18-4) for the respective side of the vehicle can be bolted to the mounting bracket.

Left side






- Bolt (V.A.G 1752/18-4) onto mounting bracket - arrows L -.

Right side






- Bolt (V.A.G 1752/18-4) to mounting bracket - arrows R -

- Release the tension in the (V.A.G 1752/1) and remove it.

• When releasing the tension, make sure the ends of the spring lie on the spring support stops in the mounting bracket and the lower spring support.

- Check adjustment, repeat procedure if necessary.

Permissible deviation: ±2°.