Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) VR6 3.2, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) VR6 3.2, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 BiTDI … 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 Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) and other VW models

Coil spring

        Coil spring for Multivan T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Multivan T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Multivan T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) Petrol (231 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Multivan T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) Diesel (130 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Multivan T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) Diesel (174 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Multivan T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Multivan T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) Petrol (235 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Multivan T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) Diesel (102 hp)
      
        Coil spring for Multivan T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) Diesel (114 hp)

Replacement: coil springs – VW Multivan T5. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        Drive socket # 21
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – VW Multivan T5. AUTODOC recommends:

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 Multivan T5. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Multivan T5
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW Multivan T5. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 11

Pull down the suspension control arm.

Step 12

Take out the spring.
Step 13

Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 14

Pull down the suspension control arm. Use a crowbar.

Step 15

Install the spring.
Step 16

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

AUTODOC recommends:
For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.
Step 17

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 18

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 19

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW Multivan T5. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 20

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.

Step 21

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.

Step 22

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 23

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW Multivan T5. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Multivan T5
Step 25

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 26

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 180 Nm torque.
Step 27

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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