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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VW JETTA III (1K2). 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
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – VW JETTA III (1K2). Professionals 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 JETTA III (1K2). 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.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW JETTA III (1K2). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  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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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW JETTA III (1K2). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 12
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    Take out the spring.
  12. Step 13
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 14
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  14. Step 15
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    Install the fastening bolt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Adjust the position of the alignment bolt according to the mark.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW JETTA III (1K2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
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