Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
Remove the shock absorber strut, see above.
In order to remove the shock absorber with the strut installed, the coil spring must be pre-compressed. VAG workshops use a special device for this.
Caution: Never release the shock absorber unless the spring is compressed.
Compress the coil spring using a suitable tool.
Caution: If the spring compression clamps are inserted between the spring coils, make sure that the spring coils are securely gripped and that the clamps cannot slip off. The spring must be compressed from both sides. The coil spring is compressed with great force, so use only a properly functioning tool. Never tie the spring with wire. Risk of accident!
Caution: The slotted nut or nut 7 in Figure 40-1231 may only be loosened when the spring is securely compressed.
Loosen the slotted nut with pliers or a special tool VW-524 (has a 6-sided head). At the same time, hold the piston rod with an external Allen key.
Slowly loosen the coil spring and remove the individual parts.
Check the shock absorber.
Installation
Note: There are springs with different manufacturing tolerances. Use springs with the same markings (color coding).
The new spring is coated with a protective varnish against corrosion. Before installing the spring, examine it for damage to the varnish layer and restore the varnish coating if necessary.
Assemble the shock absorber strut according to Figure 40-851 or 40-1231.
Compress the spring with a suitable device and place it on the shock absorber strut. Make sure that the end of the spring is adjacent to the guide plate.
Up to 9/93: Tighten the slotted nut to 40 Nm. This requires the special tool VW-524 in combination with the VW-3078 or HAZET 2593-22. When tightening, hold the piston rod with an external Allen key, e.g. HAZET 2110-7. From 10/93: tighten nut 7 to 60 Nm.
Slowly release the spring.
Install the shock absorber strut, see below.
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