Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Repairing suspension strut

Using spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-, spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- and shock absorber set -T10001-, this page covers repairing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 suspension strut.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-

Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4-

Shock absorber set -T10001-

Commercially available ratchet handle

 

Ring spanner insert -V.A.G 1332/7- –  Remove coil spring strut → Anchor. Removing spring

–  Clamp suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20--4- in a vice. –  Clamp suspension strut in suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20--4-. –  Pre-tension coil spring with spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- until deep groove ball thrust bearing is free at top. 1 -  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- 2 -  Tool insert -T10001/8- 3 -  Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- 4 -  Strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20- 5 -  Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4- 6 -  Tool insert -T10001/5- 7 -  Ratchet handle -T10001/11-   WARNING First compress spring far enough to ensure that upper spring plate is free.

–  Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4--arrow-.

Installing spring –  Insert spring seat -1- into shock absorber -2-. –  Fit coil spring -3- with spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- onto lower spring seat. The end of the coil spring must lie against the stop -arrow-. –  Assemble all other parts and use new nut on piston rod. –  Relieve tension on spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- and remove from coil spring. –  Remove suspension strut from suspension strut support clamp -V.A.G 1752/20-. –  Install suspension strut → Chapter. Specified torques → Chapter „Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link“

Questions & answers

Repairing suspension strut — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I replace the Golf Mk7 front spring or shock absorber?

Use a spring compressor -VAS 6932-. Compress the spring, remove the top-mount nut, disassemble, swap the part and reassemble in reverse. DANGER: compressed spring stores lethal energy.

Removing and installing suspension strut

Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Spreader -3424- Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- ...

Lower suspension link, swivel joint

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Other materials:

• Removing and installing suspension strut
• Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link
• Renewing oil seal for inner input shaft
• Removing and installing brake pedal
• Safety precautions when working on high-voltage system