Spring, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Position Bottom Side Of End Of Left Coil Spring In VAS 6274

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Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

-- Insert the bottom of the coil spring in the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274.

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

Position the end of the right coil spring in the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274 at the "R" marking.

-- Insert the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set - Thrust Plate with Securing Plate VAS6274/10-2 and install the piston -2- with the T-handle -3-.

Fig 2: Removing Piston With T-Handle

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

-- Insert the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set - Thrust Plate with Swivel Bearing VAS6274/10-1.

Fig 3: Identifying Locking Device Bolts

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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.

Fig 4: Locating Locking Device Bolts

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-- Tension the coil spring using the Spring Tensioning System - Socket VAS6274/6. At the same time tension using the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274 and the Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump VAS6179.

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Spring Tensioning System - Socket VAS6274/6

CAUTION:

When tightening, make sure the locking mechanism bolts do not lie on the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set - Thrust Plate with Swivel Bearing VAS6274/10-1 stop.
The Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set - Thrust Plate with Securing Plate VAS6274/10-2 locking device must not lie on the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set - Thrust Plate with Swivel Bearing VAS6274/10-1 stop.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Coil Spring As Far As Marking -1, 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 Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set - Thrust Plate with Swivel Bearing VAS6274/10-1.

-- Release the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274 and remove the coil spring with the tensioner.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Spindle -1- Must Not Project Over End Of Coil Spring -2-

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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 deflector -1- on the wheel bearing housing -2-.

Fig 7: Position Coil Spring With Lower Spring Plate And Stone Deflector

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-- Make sure the upper spring support is installed. Install if necessary.

-- Insert the lower spring plate with the pins -arrow A- in the wheel bearing housing hole -arrow B-.

Fig 8: Insert Lower Spring Plate With Pins In Wheel Bearing Housing Hole

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

Fig 9: Coil Spring And Lower Spring Plate

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-- Then release the coil spring.

-- Tighten the wheel. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

NOTE:

If the coil springs have been replaced, then is it necessary to adapt the control position. Refer to CONTROL POSITION, PROGRAMMING .

On vehicles equipped with electronically controlled damping and to check the basic setting of the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .

-- If the Level Control System Sensor -- was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed. Refer to CONTROL POSITION, PROGRAMMING and Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- If the Level Control System Sensor -- was replaced or removed on vehicles with lane assist, the Directional Stabilization Assistance Control Module -J759- must be calibrated. Refer to LANE ASSIST, CALIBRATING .