Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW TOURAN (1T3) 1.2 TSI, 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) 1.4 TSI, VW TOURAN (1T3) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Copper grease
WD-40 spray
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #21
XZN socket bit # 6
Strut spring compressor
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel impact socket #17
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. 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 Touran 1T3. 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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Touran 1T3
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW Touran 1T3 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 8
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    Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the stabilizer rod fasteners. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the support from under the rear arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 11
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    Install the coil spring compressor on the coil spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Use adapters and jaws of the appropriate size. The sping coils should be securely fixed with the coil spring compressor. Use high quality coil spring compressors.
  12. Step 12
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    Compress the spring by turning the lead screw of the coil spring compressor. Use a combination spanner.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. Tip:
    The wrench size may vary depending on the spring compressor manufacturer.Compress the coil spring compressor until there is enough room to remove the spring. Do not compress the tool to the full: the spring coils must not touch each other. Be careful. The compressed spring is powerful and in case of disrupting ties, straightening, it can cause injury.
  13. Step 13
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    Pull down the suspension control arm. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the coil spring together with the coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. AUTODOC recommends:
    While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it.
  15. Step 15
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    Secure the coil spring compressor on a work bench.
  16. Step 16
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    Decompress the spring.
  17. Step 17
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    Take out the spring.
  18. Step 18
    Clean the coil spring mounting seats.
    Step 19
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    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  19. Step 20
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    Install a new coil spring on the coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW Touran 1T3. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Use adapters and jaws of the appropriate size.
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