VW Touran 1T3 Rear Spring Replacement Guide

Step 1

Secure the wheels using wheel chocks. [Image: Hand placing a wheel chock under a car wheel.]

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use an impact socket for rims size #17. [Image: Hand using a socket wrench on a car wheel lug nut.]

Step 3

Lift the rear of the car and secure it on jack stands. [Image: Car rear lifted and supported by jack stands.]

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts. [Image: Hand unscrewing wheel bolts.]

❗ AUTODOC Recommendation: To avoid injuries, hold the wheel firmly while unscrewing the mounting bolts. VW Touran 1T3.

Step 5

Remove the wheel. [Image: Rear suspension of a VW Touran with the wheel removed.]

Step 6

Support the suspension arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. [Image: Rear of a VW Touran lifted by a hydraulic transmission jack, supporting the suspension arm.]

Step 7

Unscrew the lower shock absorber fastener. Use ring-end spanner size 21. [Image: Hand using a combination wrench on the lower shock absorber bolt.]

✔️ AUTODOC Recommendation: VW Touran 1T3 – To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber firmly when unscrewing the mounting bolts.

Step 8

Treat all joints of the sway bar link with WD-40 spray. [Image: Hand spraying WD-40 onto a suspension joint.]

Step 9

Secure the stabilizer bar. Use ring-end spanner size 16. Use XZN bit size #6. [Image: Hand using a socket wrench and an XZN bit on a stabilizer bar mounting.]

Step 10

Remove the bracket from under the rear arm. [Image: Hand removing a bracket from under the rear arm using a tool.]

✔️ AUTODOC Recommendation: Spring Replacement – VW Touran 1T3. Lower the transmission jack slowly and smoothly to avoid damaging components and fixtures.

Step 11

Attach the spring compressor to the coil spring. [Image: Spring compressor being attached to a coil spring on the car's suspension.]

✔️ AUTODOC Expert Recommendation: Use adapters and spring compressor jaws of the appropriate size. The coil spring coils must be securely fastened to the spring compressor. Use high-quality spring compressors.

Step 12

Compress the spring by turning the lead screw of the spring compressor. Use a ring-end spanner. [Image: Hand using a ring spanner to turn the lead screw of the spring compressor, compressing the spring.]

Step 13

Lower the control arm. Use a crowbar. [Image: Hand using a pry bar to lower the control arm.]

? AUTODOC Tip: The size of the wrench may differ depending on the spring compressor manufacturer. Compress the spring compressor only as much as necessary to create enough space to remove the spring. Do not compress this tool completely: the coils of the spring should not touch each other. ❗ Attention: If the coil spring breaks or slips while under tension, it can lead to injuries.

Step 14

Remove the coil spring along with the spring compressor. [Image: Compressed coil spring being removed from the suspension along with the spring compressor.]

✔️ AUTODOC Recommendation: Do not perform any work on the spring while it is compressed.

Step 15

Secure the spring compressor on a workbench. [Image: Compressed coil spring with the spring compressor attached, placed on a workbench.]

Step 16

Decompress the spring. [Image: Person decompressing a coil spring using a spring compressor.]

Step 17

Remove the spring. [Image: Person removing a coil spring from the spring compressor.]

Step 18

Clean the spring seats. [Image: Hand cleaning the spring seat on the suspension.]

Step 19

Inspect the suspension spring rubber mounts. Replace them if necessary. [Image: Hand inspecting the rubber mounts of the suspension spring.]

Step 20

Install a new coil spring into the spring compressor. [Image: New coil spring being placed into the spring compressor.]

? AUTODOC Tip: Use adapters and spring compressor jaws of the appropriate size.

Step 21

Compress the spring. [Image: Hand compressing a coil spring using a spring compressor.]

Step 22

Install the coil spring along with the rubber mounts into their seats. [Image: New coil spring, with its rubber mounts, being installed into the suspension.]

Step 23

Insert the cylindrical protrusion of the lower mount into the hole in the lower control arm. [Image: Hand inserting the cylindrical protrusion of the lower mount into the hole in the lower control arm.]

Step 24

Release the coil spring by turning the lead screw of the spring compressor. Use a ring-end spanner. [Image: Person releasing the tension on the coil spring by turning the spring compressor's lead screw with a ring spanner.]

❗ Please Note: The size of the wrench may differ depending on the spring compressor manufacturer. Ensure that the coil spring is correctly positioned in its seats.

Step 25

Remove the spring compressor. [Image: Spring compressor being removed.]

Step 26

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. [Image: Suspension arm being supported by a hydraulic transmission jack.]

Step 27

Tighten the lower shock absorber fastener. Use ring-end spanner size 21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten to 180 Nm. [Image: Hand tightening the lower shock absorber fastener with a torque wrench.]

Step 28

Tighten the stabilizer bar mounting elements. Use ring-end spanner size 16. Use XZN bit #6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten to 45 Nm. [Image: Hand tightening stabilizer bar mounting elements with a torque wrench.]

Step 29

Remove the bracket from under the rear arm. [Image: Hand removing a bracket from under the rear arm.]

✔️ AUTODOC Recommendation: Spring Replacement – VW Touran 1T3. Lower the transmission jack slowly and smoothly to avoid damaging components and fixtures.

Step 30

Clean the surface where the wheel will be mounted. Use a wire brush. Treat the contact surface. Use copper grease. [Image: Hand cleaning the wheel hub surface with a wire brush and applying copper grease.]

Step 31

Mount the wheel. [Image: Hand mounting the wheel onto the hub.]

❗ AUTODOC Recommendation: To avoid injuries, hold the wheel firmly while screwing the mounting bolts into the car. VW Touran 1T3.

Step 32

Tighten the wheel bolts. Use an impact socket for rims size #17. [Image: Hand tightening lug bolts with a torque wrench.]

Step 33

Lower the car and tighten the wheel bolts in a cross pattern. Use an impact socket for rims size #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten to 120 Nm. [Image: Car being lowered from a lift, and lug nuts being tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench.]

Step 34

Remove the jack and wheel chocks. [Image: VW Touran parked, with the jack and wheel chocks removed.]