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Suspension strut, servicing

Component locations
CAUTION!
Part numbers are listed here for reference only.
Always check with your Parts department for
the latest information. 1 -
Cap
2 -
O-ring
Coat with silicone grease, Part No. G 000
405 A2
3 -
Self-locking nut Always replace25 Nm (18 ft lb)
4 -
Dished washer
5 -
Mounting ring Make sure installation position is correct
when installing
6 -
Gasket (foam) Always replace
7 -
Upper spring retainer
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Assembling
Note:
The left and right-side suspension struts are identical parts. - Compress coil spring using VAG1752/1 spring compressor until upper
spring retainer is free.
- Remove self-locking nut from piston rod (counter hold using hex
wrench).
- Remove appropriate components.

Clamp shock absorber in VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool.

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- Install upper spring retainer.

Stamped nuts of spring retainer (arrows) must be located in recesses
of spring base.
- Install mounting ring, dished washer and self-lock-nut.
- Mount VAG1752/8 adjustment gauge for struts onto VAG1752/2 spring
mounting tool.

- Mount VAG1752/8 gauge onto upper spring retainer and tighten bolts.
- Lock VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool upper levers into position.
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- Loosen lower locking lever and turn upper spring retainer until scale of
VAG1752/2 spring mounting tool is positioned at 0 . - Make sure that ends of springs lie against stops.
- Secure locking lever in position.

- Tighten self-locking nut using 3379 socket wrench insert and 3079
counter holder.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
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