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S3 Lowering springs Install Guide
Your S3
Pick your year to see what fits.
This page covers the US S3.
Lower and flatter
Hard$212–$2503 hrs
Why do it
Drops the car and cuts roll.
Tools you'll need
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Quality spring compressor
- Penetrating oil
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- CTS lowering springs CTS-LS-011 Listed for the 8V S3. Same job as our video.Fits 2015–2020
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Before you start
- A cheap spring compressor can fail. Use a good one, or have a shop swap the springs.
- Book an alignment before you start.
Steps
Pull the front strut
- Disconnect the knuckle and take off the strut.
Swap the front spring
- Compress and swap, keeping the spring right side up.
Do the rears
- Unbolt the rear mount and swap the springs.
How to know it worked
- Car sits level and lower.
- No clunks or rubbing.
- Steering is straight after the alignment.
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Safety first
- Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
- Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
- Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
- Wear safety glasses.
- If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.
Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.
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