Spring, Removing And Installing: Installing

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 :VAS6274 .

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

Position The End Of The Right Coil Spring In The :VAS6274 At The "R" Marking.

-- Insert the :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 :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 :VAS6274/6 . At the same time tension using the :VAS6274 and the :VAS6179 .

2 - :VAS6274/6

CAUTION:

When tightening, make sure the locking mechanism bolts do not lie on the :VAS6274/10-1 stop.
The :VAS6274/10-2 locking device must not lie on the :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 :VAS6274/10-1 .

-- Release the :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 .