Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing spring, multi-link suspension, left spring for front-wheel drive, left and right spring for four-wheel drive

Using the same spring compressor set, this page covers removing the multi-link left spring (FWD) or both left/right springs (4MOTION) on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-

Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/3A- Adapter -V.A.G 1752/9-, not illustrated Removing –  Loosen wheel bolts. –  Raise vehicle. –  Remove wheel.

–  Press lugs -arrows- of assembly aid -1- inwards. –  Remove assembly aid -1- upwards.

–  Insert spring compressor-3-. 1 -  Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/3A- 2 -  Adapter -V.A.G 1752/9- 3 -  Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-   WARNING Ensure that coil spring is correctly seated in spring retainers -V.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. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: –  Check that the lower spring plate is not damaged. –  If necessary, renew lower spring plate. –  Place lower plate onto bottom of coil spring.

End of spring -arrow- must lie against stop on bottom spring seat. –  Mount spring together with spring plate. –  The bottom spring seat has a pin.

–  Insert this pin in holes in lower transverse link -arrow-. –  Insert upper spring seat into upper end of spring.

–  Bead of spring seat -arrow- must lie against coil spring correctly. –  Release tension on coil spring while locating upper spring seat on lug on body. –  Remove spring compressor.

–  Insert assembly aid -1- and press downwards. –  Lugs -arrows- must engage. Specified torques → Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“

Questions & answers

Removing and installing spring, multi-link suspension, left spring for front-wheel drive, left and right spring for four-wheel drive — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I remove the Golf Mk7 rear spring (multi-link, left/4WD)?

Support the lower link with a jack, disconnect it from the subframe, lower slowly until the spring is free, and remove.

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Removing and installing spring, multi-link suspension, right spring for front-wheel drive

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