Dismantling and assembling suspension strut with self-levelling suspension — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 4A

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking tool

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• Make sure the coil spring is positioned correctly in the spring holderV.A.G 1752/4.
• The coloured mark on the coil spring must face the lower spring plate.
• Make sure the ends of the springs are in contact with the stops of the spring support and the spring seat (arrow).
• The stop of the damping ring must make contact with the end of the spring winding.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Clamp the suspension strut holderV.A.G 1752/2 in the vice.
2. Insert the suspension strut in the suspension strut holderV.A.G 1752/2.
3. Insert the studs in the holes in the upper spring plate, screw to the spring plate and fix in this position by way of the clamping levers.
4. Pay attention to the exact position of the pointer for angle adjustment.
5. Position the coil spring with the spring tensionerV.A.G 1752/1 on the spring seat.

6. Make sure the coil spring is positioned correctly in the spring holderV.A.G 1752/4.
7. Pre-tension the coil spring with the spring tensionerV.A.G 1752/1 until the upper spring plate is free.
8. Use the shock absorber wrench3017 A to unscrew the nut from the piston rod.
9. On versions with M12 piston rod thread, use the shock absorber set T10001 or a 19 mm socket attachment3077 and provide support with an Allen key.
10. Detach the rubber bush.
11. Release the clamping lever (bottom arrow), push up the height adjuster and swivel aside.
12. Detach the corresponding components.
13. Pull the piston rod as far as it will go out of the shock absorber.
14. Position the lower spring plate on the shock absorber, paying attention to the position of the spring winding stop (arrow a) with respect to the damper eye (arrow b).
15. Pre-assemble the protective cap in the bellows .
16. Position the coil spring with the spring tensionerV.A.G 1752/1 on the shock absorber. [Note: The coloured mark on the coil spring must face the lower spring plate.]
17. Make sure the ends of the springs are in contact with the stops of the spring support and the spring seat (arrow).
18. Position the damping ring on the coil spring.
19. The stop of the damping ring must make contact with the end of the spring winding.
20. Use the driving-on sleeveVW 244 B to drive home the protective cap with bellows on the damper.
21. Fit the buffer stop.
22. Fold the bellows over the damping ring.
23. Fit the components corresponding to the running gear version.
24. Screw on the nut.
25. Set up the locking tool.
26. Tighten all the clamping levers of the locking tool.
27. Set the height adjuster together with the spring plate to 45°, position over the suspension strut, lower and secure.
28. Tighten the nut to 30 Nm using the shock absorber wrench3017 A. — 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)
29. Carefully slacken off the coil spring, paying attention to correct positioning of the coil spring and the upper and lower spring plates.
30. As soon as the spring tensionerV.A.G 1752/1 is free, stop slackening off and detach the spring tensioner.
31. Take the suspension strut out of the suspension strut holderV.A.G 1752/2.

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