Spring, Removing And Installing, Coil Spring: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Insert the bottom of the coil spring in the :VAS6274 ; installation position. .

-- Position the end of the left coil spring in the :VAS6274 at the "L" marking -arrow-.

-- Position the end of the right coil spring in the :VAS6274 at the "R" marking.

-- Insert the :VAS6274/10-2 and install the piston -2- with the T-handle -3-.

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-- Secure the piston -2- with the securing lever -1-.

-- Insert the : VAS6274/10-1 .

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-- Install the locking device bolts -1- loosely.

-- Insert the spindle -3-.

-- Insert the sleeve -2- as far as the stop.

-- Tighten the locking device bolts -1- lightly by hand. The locking device must face upward when tightening the coil spring.

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-- Tension the coil spring using the :VAS6274/6 . At the same time tension using the :VAS6274 and the :VAS6179 .

2 - :VAS6274/6

CAUTION:

When tightening, make sure the locking mechanism bolts do not lie on the :VAS6274/10-1 stop.
The :VAS6274/10-2 locking device must not lie on the :VAS6274/10-1 stop.

-- Only tighten the coil spring as far as the marking -1-. The locking device -2- must face up.

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-- When tightening using the spindle -3-, make sure the sleeve -4- does not slip out of the :VAS6274/10-1 .

-- Release the :VAS6274 and remove the coil spring with the tensioner.

-- Tension the coil spring -2- slightly using spindle -1-.

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The spindle -1- must only project far enough over the coil spring -2- that the upper spring plate can still rest completely on the coil spring.

-- Position the coil spring with the lower spring plate -3- and stone chip protection -1- on the wheel bearing housing -2- ; installed position. .

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-- Make sure the upper spring plate is installed; eccentric spring plate installed position. . Install if necessary.

-- Install the coil spring -1- in the lower spring plate -2- as far as the stop.

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-- Then release the coil spring.

-- Install rear wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- To determine if an axle alignment is required, see Table. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

The axle alignment must be performed on a VW/Audi approved alignment stand.