Removing and installing coil spring: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (CLPA, CLSA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

• Special tools named: spring compressor
• Renewed: lower spring plate

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• Use a spanner or a reversible ratchet handle to compress spring compressor.
• The bead of the spring seat (arrow) must lie against the coil spring correctly.

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📋 Procedure

1. Loosen wheel bolts.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Insert spring compressor(3).
5. ⚠ Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring retainersV.A.G 1752/3A(2). — Compress coil springs until they can be removed. [Note: Use a spanner or a reversible ratchet handle to compress spring compressor.]

6. Check that the lower spring plate is not damaged.
7. If necessary, replace the lower spring plate.
8. Place lower plate onto bottom of coil spring.
9. Mount spring together with spring plate.
10. The bottom spring seat has a pin.
11. Insert this pin in holes in lower transverse link (arrow).
12. Insert upper spring seat into upper end of spring.
13. The bead of the spring seat (arrow) must lie against the coil spring correctly.
14. Release tension on coil spring while locating upper spring seat on lug on body.
15. Remove spring tensioner.
16. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts .

🎬 Related video tutorial

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