Note: In order to position the cable tie -VAG 1752/1- for removing the left spring, the rear muffler must be partially dismantled (hang out).
Raise a / m. Unhook the rear muffler and move it to the side.
Note: Make sure that the catch is in contact with the coils of the spring as closely as possible. While retracting, check the position of the spring in the catch -arrow-. Do not use an impact screwdriver.
Press out middle part of clamping ring -1- in -direction of arrow-.
Install spring tensioner, e.g. -VAG 1752/1
1. Coupling for springs, e.g. -VAG 1752/-
2. Capture, eg. -VAG 1752/FOR-
Remove spring.
Installation
Installation in reverse order.
Note: The end of the spring coil -arrow- must rest against the stop of the lower spring seat.
Install the spring with the pad. When installing, insert the protruding rod into the hole in the beam. Install the upper lining on the upper coil of the spring. Release the spring. In this case, the notch of the upper spring gasket must be aligned with the corresponding protrusion on the body. Remove the suspension spring compressor.