Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Coil Spring, Removing
-- Tension the V.A.G 1752/20 -4- in a vice.
-- Tension the suspension strut in the V.A.G 1752/20 -4-.
-- Pretension the coil spring using the V.A.G 1752/1 until the upper axial groove ball bearing is free.
- V.A.G 1332
- Ring spanner insert AF 21 T10001/8
- V.A.G 1752/1
- V.A.G 1752/20
- V.A.G 1752/4
- Ring spanner insert AF 21 T10001/5
- Ratchet T10001/11
First pre-load spring far enough so that tension is relieved on upper spring plate!
-- Make sure the coil spring fits correctly inside the V.A.G 1752/4 -arrows-.
-- Remove hex nut from piston rod.
-- Remove individual components of suspension strut and coil spring with V.A.G 1752/1.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.