Installing left spring: VW Golf IV / Bora

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

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• A specific installation position must be observed on spring replacement.
• The spring coils (1) with the smallest gap (a) must point upwards in the vehicle.
• Do not use an impact wrench or similar.

📋 Procedure

1. A specific installation position must be observed on spring replacement.
2. The spring coils (1) with the smallest gap (a) must point upwards in the vehicle.
3. Tension the spring tensionerV.A.G 1752/1(1) with the spring retainer insertsV.A.G 1752/7(2) in a vice.
4. Tension the spring with the spring tensioner so that the lower end of the spring (arrow A) points to the notch in the spring tensioner(arrow B).
5. Turn spindle of spring tensioner until spring is slightly compressed.

6. Check that spring retainers are properly positioned on spring coils.
7. Compress the coil spring until the spring coils come into contact.
8. Insert the spring with the spring tensionerV.A.G 1752/1.
9. Insert shock absorber lower bolt (arrow).
10. Slacken off spring by turning spindle anti-clockwise.
11. Check the spring for correct installation position while slackening it.
12. Do not use an impact wrench or similar.
13. Take spring tensioner out of spring.

🎬 Video walkthrough

Independent video tutorial by AUTODOC (YouTube) — a helpful visual companion to the steps above.

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