Spring, Removing And Installing, Coil Spring: Installing

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

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Insert the bottom of the coil spring in the Spring Tensioning System VAS6274; installation position, refer to Figure.

-- 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: 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: Locating 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: 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 chip protection -1- on the wheel bearing housing -2- ; installed position, refer to Figure.

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

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

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

Fig 8: Coil Spring And Lower Spring Plate

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-- Then release the coil spring.

-- Install rear wheel, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Axle alignment, refer to the table in EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

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