Removing and installing spring, torsion beam axle: VW Golf VII Variant / Golf VII

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

• 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.
• Bead of spring seat (arrow) must lie against coil spring correctly.

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen wheel bolts.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Pull out clip (1) in (direction of arrow) onto stop.
5. Insert spring compressor(1).

6. ⚠ Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring retainersV.A.G 1752/3A(2). — Compress coil spring until it can be removed. [Note: Use a spanner or a reversible ratchet handle to compress spring compressor.]
7. Check that the lower spring plate is not damaged.
8. If necessary, renew lower spring plate.
9. Place lower plate onto bottom of coil spring.
10. Mount spring together with spring plate.
11. The bottom spring seat has a pin.
12. Insert this pin into hole in torsion beam axle.
13. Insert upper spring seat into upper end of spring.
14. Bead of spring seat (arrow) must lie against coil spring correctly.
15. Release tension on coil spring while locating upper spring seat on lug on body.
16. Remove spring compressor.
17. Push in clip (1) in opposite (direction of arrow) onto stop.

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (GOLF 6 (5K1)) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change rear springs / rear coil springs on VW GOLF 6 (5K1)

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