Removing left spring: VW Golf IV / Bora

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

📋 Procedure

1. Unscrew coupling rod of vehicle level sender G76 from rear axle .
2. Position engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A under wheel bearing housing and take up weight.
3. Remove lower bolt securing shock absorber (arrow).
4. Now, lower wheel bearing housing.
5. Insert the spring tensionerV.A.G 1752/1(1) with the spring retainer insertsV.A.G 1752/7(2).

6. Turn spindle of spring tensioner until spring is slightly compressed.
7. Check that spring retainers are properly positioned on spring coils.
8. Compress the coil spring until the spring coils come into contact (to stop).
9. Remove spring with the spring tensioner from vehicle.
10. Lay the spring with spring tensioner down.

🎬 Video walkthrough

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

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