Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Eos (1F7, 1F8) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Eos (1F7, 1F8) 2.0 TSI, VW Eos (1F7, 1F8) 1.4 TSI, VW Eos (1F7, 1F8) 2.0 TDI, VW Eos (1F7, 1F8) 2.0 TFSI, VW Eos (1F7, 1F8) 2.0 FSI, VW Eos (1F7, 1F8) 1.6 FSI, VW Eos (1F7, 1F8) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Eos (1F7, 1F8) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VW EOS (1F7, 1F8). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – VW EOS (1F7, 1F8). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – VW EOS (1F7, 1F8). Use the following procedure:
  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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the exhaust system fastener. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the exhaust system fastener. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW EOS (1F7, 1F8). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  13. Step 14
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    Take out the spring.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  17. Step 18
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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