FOLKSWAGEN Golf 2015, Repair Manual

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– Insert the Spring Tensioner -1-.
1 - -VAG1752/1-
2 - -VAG1752/3A-
WARNING
Make sure the coil spring is seated correctly in the -
VAG1752/3A- -2- (danger of accident).
– Tension the coil spring and remove it.
Note
Use a wrench or a reversible ratchet to tighten the spring com‐
pressor.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
– Make sure the washer is not damaged.
– Replace the washer if necessary.
– Install the washer on the coil spring.
The spring start -arrow- must touch the stop of lower spring sup‐
port.
– Install the spring and the spring support.
– Spring seat has a pin on bottom.
– Insert this pin into the torsion beam axle opening.
– Insert the top of the spring support into the upper spring end.
– The bead on the spring support -arrow- must fit into the coil
spring correctly.
– Release the tension on the spring, guiding upper spring sup‐
port onto tab of body.
– Remove the Spring Compressor .
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