Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW TOURAN (1T3) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T3) 1.6 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T3) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T3) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T3) 2.0 TDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front springs on VW TOURAN 1t3 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for TOURAN (1T3) and other VW models

Coil spring

        Coil spring for Touran I (1T3) Diesel (110 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Touran I (1T3) Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Touran I (1T3) Diesel (177 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Touran I (1T3) Diesel (170 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Touran I (1T3) Diesel (140 hp)

Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        12-point socket 15/16”
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 6 
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 14 
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Drive socket # 14 
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        HEX bit No.H6.
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Flat chisel
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. Professionals recommend:

Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
Please note: all work on the car – VW Touran 1T3 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Open the bonnet.
Step 3

Remove the windscreen wiper arm nut covers.
Step 4

Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a drive socket #14.
Step 5

Remove the wiper arms.
Step 6

Remove the cowl grille seal.
Step 7

Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
Step 8

Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #13.

AUTODOC recommends:
VW Touran 1T3 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 10

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 11

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Touran 1T3
Step 12

Remove the wheel.
Step 13

Remove the wheel rim cover.
Step 14

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Touran 1T3
Step 15

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 16

Loosen the wheel hub bolt. Use 15/16" drive 12-point socket.

Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Do not unscrew the fastener by more than 90 degrees.
Step 17

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 18

Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Step 19

Remove the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Touran 1T3
Step 20

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut.
Step 21

Clean the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the shock strut, and those connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6.
Step 23

Remove the level control system sensor from the suspension control arm.

Please note!
Some cars are not equipped with level control system sensors.
Step 24

Unscrew the nut and remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #14.
Step 25

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 26

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 27

Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use 15/16" drive 12-point socket. Use a tap wrench.
Step 28

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16.
Step 29

Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm. Use a crowbar.
Step 30

Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
Step 31

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 32

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. AUTODOC recommends:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 33

Compress the spring.
Step 34

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #18. Use HEX No.H6.
Step 35

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 36

Release the coil spring.
Step 37

Remove the spring.
Step 38

Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 39

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 40

Compress the spring.
Step 41

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 42

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.

Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 43

Decompress the spring.
Step 44

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 45

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch. Tighten the shock strut top mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 46

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle. If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
Step 47

Mount the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
Step 48

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
Step 49

Screw in the fasteners of the ball joint lock plate (3 pieces). Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 50

Install and tighten a new bolt of the steering knuckle. Important! Be sure to use new fasteners. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #14. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°

Please note!
The tightening torque is indicated for a steel steering knuckle.
Step 51

Secure the stabilizer link on the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 52

Fasten the brake hose on the strut. Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut.
Step 53

Install and tighten the drive shaft bolt. Use 15/16" drive 12-point socket.
Step 54

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 55

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Touran 1T3
Step 56

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 57

Tighten the bolt connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Important! Be sure to use new fasteners. Use 15/16" drive 12-point socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°
Step 58

Install the wheel rim cover.
Step 59

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 60

Tighten the shock strut top mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.
Step 61

Clean the mounting seat of the cowl grille.

Step 62

Install and secure the cowl grille.
Step 63

Clean the pivots of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a wire brush. Treat the pivots of the windscreen wiper arms. Use copper grease.
Step 64

Reinstall the wiper arms.
Step 65

Tighten the fasteners of the wiper arms. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.

Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. Professionals recommend:
Make sure not to mix up the wiper arms on the driver's and passenger's sides.
Step 66

Install the cowl grille seal.
Step 67

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 68

Close the hood.

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