Coil Spring, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

It takes more than 4 turns to tension the coil spring with the pressure plates.

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

-- Install the lower spring end (identified with the color points) of the left coil spring in the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274 on the "L" marking -arrow- in the spring plate.

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

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-- Install the lower spring end (identified with the color points) of the right coil spring in the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274 on the "R" marking in the spring plate.

-- Insert the Thrust Plate with Securing Plate VAS6274/11-2, Anti-Twist Mechanism with Guide Bolts VAS6274/11-6 and Spacer VAS6274/11-4 and install the Spring Tensioning System - Plunger VAS6274/4 -2- using the Spring Tensioning System - T-Bar VAS6274/5 -3-.

Fig 2: Removing Piston With T-Handle

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

-- Insert the Thrust Plate with Swivel Bearing VAS6274/11-1, Anti-Twist Mechanism with Oblong Holes VAS6274/11-5 and Spacer VAS6274/11-4 -5-.

Fig 3: Installing VAS 6274/11-1, The VAS 6274/11-5 And VAS 6274/11-4 -5-

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-- Install the anti-twist mechanism bolts -7- loosely.

-- Insert the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set - Spindle VAS6274/10-4 -6-.

-- Install the sleeve -4- all the way.

Applies to the left coil spring 

Fig 4: Installing VAS 6274/11-1, The VAS 6274/11-5 And VAS 6274/11-4 -5- (Left Coil Spring)

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-- Tighten the locking device bolts -7- lightly by hand. Align the anti-twist mechanisms with the pressure plates in the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274 so that the left coil spring points in the >>10 o'clock<< position (view of the position in the -illustration- from the right). While doing this make sure the lower end of the coil spring fits into the spring plate -2- on the "L" marking.

-- Tension the coil spring using the Spring Tensioning System - Socket VAS6274/6 -3-. At the same time tension using the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274 and the Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump VAS6179.

Applies to the right coil spring 

Fig 5: Locating VAS 6274 And VAS 6179 (Right Coil Spring)

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-- Tighten the anti-twist mechanism bolts -7- lightly by hand. Align the anti-twist mechanisms with the pressure plates in the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274 so that the right coil spring points in the >>2 o'clock<< position (view of the position in the -illustration- from the left). While doing this make sure the lower end of the coil spring fits into the spring plate -2- on the "R" marking.

-- Tension the coil spring using the Spring Tensioning System - Socket VAS6274/6 -3-. At the same time tension using the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274 and the Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump VAS6179.

Applies to both coil springs

The anti-twist mechanisms -2- point to the >>10 o'clock position<< on the left coil spring and to the >>2 o'clock position<< on the right coil spring (note the position in the -illustration- on the right).

Fig 6: Identifying Only Tighten Coil Spring As Far As Marking -1, Locking Device -2- Must Face Up

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-- When tensioning via the spindle -3-, make sure the sleeve -4- does not slip out of the Thrust Plate with Swivel Bearing VAS6274/11-1.

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

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

Fig 7: Identifying Spindle -1- Must Not Project Over End Of Coil Spring -2-

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Spindle -1- must only project far enough over coil spring -2- that the upper spring support 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 8: Positioning Coil Spring With Lower Spring Plate And Stone Deflector

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

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

Fig 9: Inserting 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 10: Installing Coil Spring -1- In The Lower Spring Plate -2-

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-- Then release the coil spring.

-- Tighten the wheel, wheel bolt tightening specification: 140 Nm. Refer to AUDI SQ5 TYPE 8R, MY 2012 - 2015 .

-- To determine if an axle alignment is required, see Table, refer to WHEN A VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NECESSARY .

-- 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 using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, refer to CONTROL POSITION, REPROGRAMMING USING Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

-- If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the Directional Stabilization Assistance Control Module -J759- must be calibrated again, refer to CALIBRATION PROCEDURE .