How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.8 VW Vento 1h2
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Vento (1H2) 1.9 D, VW Vento (1H2) 1.9 TD, VW Vento (1H2) 1.9 TDI, VW Vento (1H2) 1.4, VW Vento (1H2) 1.4, VW Vento (1H2) 1.6, VW Vento (1H2) 1.8, VW Vento (1H2) 1.8, VW Vento (1H2) 2.0, VW Vento (1H2) 2.8 VR6, VW Vento (1H2) 1.6, VW Vento (1H2) 1.9 TDI, VW Vento (1H2) 1.9 SDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VW VENTO (1H2). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – VW VENTO (1H2). 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 VENTO (1H2) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW VENTO (1H2). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the fastener of the bracket that connects the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the bracket from the shock absorber strut.
  7. Step 9
    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
  9. Step 12
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  10. Step 13
    Lower the car.
    Step 14
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 15
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 16
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW VENTO (1H2)
  11. Step 17
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  12. Step 18
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW VENTO (1H2). 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.
  13. Step 19
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    Compress the spring.
  14. Step 20
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    Unscrew the fastener of the shock strut mount.
  15. Step 21
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 22
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 23
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  18. Step 24
    Release the coil spring.
    Step 25
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    Remove the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW VENTO (1H2). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  19. Step 26
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  20. Step 27
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    Compress the spring.
  21. Step 28
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  22. Step 29
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    Screw in the fastener of the shock strut mount.
  23. Step 30
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW VENTO (1H2). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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