Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual page 182

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
♦ Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4-
♦ Adapter -V.A.G 1752/9- , not illustrated
Removing
– Remove wheel.
– Insert spring compressor -3-.
WARNING
Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring retainers -
V.A.G 1752/4- -2- (accident risk).
– Use a spanner or a reversible ratchet handle to compress
spring compressor.
– Compress coil spring until it can be removed.
– Remove spring.
1 - Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4-
2 - Adapter -V.A.G 1752/9-
3 - Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-
Installing
Note correct installation position.
End of spring -arrow- must lie against stop on lower spring seat.
– Install spring together with spring seat.
– The bottom spring seat has a pin.
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Rep. Gr.42 - Rear suspension