How to compress rear springs?

[Norskie]

Do I really to get a $1000 tool to compress the rear springs to get the wheel bearing out?

https://audi.snapon.com/SpecialTools...temId=17350108

Or drop the subframe to get the spring tension off the transverse arm?

[430hps4]

https://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-6486...Q%3D%3D&sr=8-3


Buy one of these. Will need to cut off a good section on the threaded rod. But will be able to compress the rear springs with it.

[Norskie]

Ah! Very nice - I was worried that there wouldn't be enough space between the coils to get the hooks in, but if you've done it, good to know!

[20vturbo]

This is what i usedScreenshot_20221103_031215_com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping.jpg

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[Norskie]

This is what i usedScreenshot_20221103_031215_com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping.jpg

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I have one of those, there isn't enough clearance around the spring for it.

[20vturbo]

I have one of those, there isn't enough clearance around the spring for it.

Yes it is, you dont have to put them 180 opposed, take the screw out put the blocks on the spring then put the screw back and start compressing, its a little of a bitch but i did it like that on my a4 and my q5.
In the front, towards you, you can pit the screw from the top, the back of the spring towards the middle of the car you put the screw from the bottom..the new springs are easier since they are shorter...

[20vturbo]

I remember now i took some pictures but by now you must done lolIMG_20220509_090156.jpgIMG_20220509_090146.jpg

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[Norskie]

The one in the back I found there wasn't enough clearance between the spring and the control arm to get the tool. I wonder if the SQ5 had thicker springs? Or my tool wasn't as slender? [... never thought I'd write that on the internet...]

[20vturbo]

The one in the back I found there wasn't enough clearance between the spring and the control arm to get the tool. I wonder if the SQ5 had thicker springs? Or my tool wasn't as slender? [... never thought I'd write that on the internet...]

Those big silver nuts didn't come with it, i bought them from home depot, i remember i had to use them when i did the springs on my b6, the tool won't work without them

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