Using spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-, spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- and shock absorber set -T10001-, this page covers repairing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 suspension strut.
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
| Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- |
| Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- |
| Shock absorber set -T10001- |
| Commercially available ratchet handle |
| Ring spanner insert -V.A.G 1332/7- |
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Remove coil spring strut
→ Anchor. |
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Clamp suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20--4-
in a vice. |
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Clamp suspension strut in suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G
1752/20--4-. |
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Pre-tension coil spring with spring compressor -V.A.G
1752/1- until deep groove ball thrust bearing is free at top. |
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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Tool insert -T10001/8- |
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Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- |
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Strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20- |
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Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- |
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Tool insert -T10001/5- |
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Ratchet handle -T10001/11- |
WARNING
| First compress spring far enough to ensure that
upper spring plate is free. |
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Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring
retainer -V.A.G 1752/4--arrow-. |
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Insert spring seat -1- into
shock absorber -2-. |
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Fit coil spring -3- with spring
compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- onto lower spring seat. |
| The end of the coil spring must lie against the stop
-arrow-. |
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Assemble all other parts and use new nut on piston rod. |
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Relieve tension on spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- and
remove from coil spring. |
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Remove suspension strut from suspension strut support clamp
-V.A.G 1752/20-. |
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Install suspension strut
→ Chapter. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper
suspension link“ |
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Questions & answers
Repairing suspension strut — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I replace the Golf Mk7 front spring or shock absorber?
Use a spring compressor -VAS 6932-. Compress the spring, remove the top-mount nut, disassemble, swap the part and reassemble in reverse. DANGER: compressed spring stores lethal energy.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Spreader -3424-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
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