Removing right spring: VW Golf IV / Bora

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

📋 Procedure

1. Assemble spring retainerV.A.G 1752/15 R. U. on spring tensionerV.A.G 1752/1
2. Position spring retainerV.A.G 1752/15 R. O. on the highest spring coil.
3. Insert spring tensionerV.A.G 1752/1-.
4. Turn the spring tensioner's spindle clockwise until the spring tensioner's and spring retainer's claws (arrows) engage in one another.
5. Install the bolt (1) on the upper spring retainer.

6. Turn spindle of spring tensioner until spring is slightly compressed.
7. Compress the coil spring until the spring coils come into contact.
8. Turn wheel hub until one of the wheel bolt holes is at the top.
9. Attach support T10149 with a wheel bolt.
10. Remove lower bolt securing shock absorber (arrow).
11. Now lower the wheel bearing housing approx. 5 cm.
12. Remove spring with the spring tensioner from vehicle.
13. 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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