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Coil Spring, Removing And Installing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

WARNING:
  • Before removing and installing the coil spring, the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274 with the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set VAS6274/10 and Spring Tensioning System - Q5 Set VAS6274/11 must be retrofitted.
  • Retrofit the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274 with the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set VAS6274/10, refer to Spring Tensioning System VAS6274, CONVERTING .
NOTE:

In a later procedure, additional tools from the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set VAS6274/10 and Spring Tensioning System - Q5 Set VAS6274/11 are required.

Fig 1: Identifying Tools From VAS 6274/10
GWWA42-10204Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Thrust Plate with Swivel Bearing VAS6274/11-1, Anti-Twist Mechanism with Oblong Holes VAS6274/11-5 and Spacer VAS6274/11-4
  2. Thrust Plate with Securing Plate VAS6274/11-2, Anti-Twist Mechanism with Guide Bolts VAS6274/11-6 and Spacer VAS6274/11-4
  3. Bolts for anti-twist mechanism bracket, included in the Spring Tensioning System - Q5 Set VAS6274/11
  4. Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set - Spindle VAS6274/10-4
  5. Sleeve
  6. Spring Tensioning System - Plunger VAS6274/4 not in image

-- Before starting, align the anti-twist mechanisms -1- and the spacers -2- on the thrust plates -3- near the markings -A- -arrow- as illustrated and then tighten them with the screws supplied.

Fig 2: Aligning Anti-Twist Mechanisms & Spacers On Thrust Plates Near Markings
GWWA42-10305Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Top of illustration: Anti-Twist Mechanism with Guide Bolts VAS6274/11-6, bottom of illustration: Anti-Twist Mechanism with Oblong Holes VAS6274/11-5
  2. Spacer VAS6274/11-4
  3. Top of illustration: Thrust Plate with Securing Plate VAS6274/11-2, bottom of illustration: Thrust Plate with Swivel Bearing VAS6274/11-1
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