Table of contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
Remove the rear wheel.
Fig. 12–18. Using the special tool VAG 1752/1 to compress the rear suspension springs
Using the special VAG 1752/1 spring compression tool, compress the rear suspension springs one by one and remove them (see Fig. 12–18). The spring coils must be securely grasped with the tool, and the spring compression must be performed from opposite sides.
Warning: The spring has a high compression force, so use only a very strong tool.
Unscrew the fuel tank mounting nut 1 (Fig. 12–23).
If available, disconnect the ABS sensor wire from the wishbone.
Fig. 12–19. Positioning the nuts (1) and bolt (2) for fastening the rear shock absorber and raising the lower trapezoidal arm using the VAG 1359/2 tool
Using a jack with the VAG 1359/2 tool installed on it, lift the lower trapezoidal arm (see Fig. 12–19).
Fig. 12–23. Location of fuel tank mounting nut (1), wishbone mounting nut (2), shock absorber mounting bolt (3) and eccentric bolt (4)
Unscrew the shock absorber mounting bolt 3 (see Fig. 12–23).
Unscrew the nut and remove the eccentric bolt 4.
Unscrew nut 2, press the fuel tank upwards and remove the rear suspension wishbone mounting bolt.
Remove the rear suspension wishbone.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following.
Finally tighten the shock absorber mounting bolt and the transverse arm mounting nut after jacking up the lower trapezoidal arm until the shock absorber is compressed by 40–50 mm.
Fig. 12–20. Correct positioning of the spring relative to its lower support
Install the spring so that the lower coil of the spring is precisely aligned with the recesses of the lower spring support (see Fig. 12–20).
Remove the spring compressors.
(Material republished from the website AUDIMANUAL.ru)