Spring, Removing And Installing, Multi-Link Suspension: Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, Noting The Following:
The spring start -arrow- must touch bottom of spring seat.
-- Install spring together with spring seat.
-- The spring support has a pin on bottom.
-- Insert this pin into hole of lower control arm -arrow-.
-- Install the top of the spring support into the upper spring end.
-- The bead on the spring support -arrow- must fit into the coil spring correctly.
-- Release the tension on the spring, guiding upper spring support onto tab of body.
-- Remove the spring tensioner.
-- Insert the assembly aid -1- and press downward until the tabs -arrows- engage.
-- On vehicles with electronically-controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), it is necessary to perform Adapt the Control Position using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester if one or more springs were replaced
-- If the control position was reprogrammed and if the vehicle has lane assist, then it will then be necessary to calibrate the driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .
-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .