Removing and installing spring - Audi S1: Audi A1

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

• Special tools named: spring compressor

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• Use a suitable wrench or reversible ratchet to operate the spring compressor.
• Projection on spring seat (arrow) must fit correctly on coil spring.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove wheel .
2. Press in lugs (arrows) of assembly tool (1).
3. Lift out assembly tool (1).
4. Insert spring compressor (3).
5. ⚠ Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring retainerV.A.G 1752/3A(arrow) (accident risk). — Compress coil spring until it can be removed. [Note: Use a suitable wrench or reversible ratchet to operate the spring compressor.]

6. Remove spring.
7. Install spring together with spring seat.
8. The bottom spring seat has a pin.
9. Insert this pin in hole in lower suspension link (arrow).
10. Insert top spring seat into upper end of spring.
11. Projection on spring seat (arrow) must fit correctly on coil spring.
12. Slacken coil spring, and at the same time locate upper spring seat on lug on body.
13. Take out spring compressor.
14. Insert assembly tool (1) and press down until lugs (arrows) engage.
15. Overview table: when does wheel alignment have to be checked?

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