Spring, Removing And Installing, Coil Spring: Installing

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

Courtesy of AUDI

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Insert the bottom of the coil spring in the Spring Tensioning System:VAS 6274  . Refer to Figure for the installation position.

-- Position the coil spring in the Spring Tensioning System:VAS 6274  at the -arrow- corresponding mark.

TIP:

The opposite mark applies to the Audi Q7/Q8 coil springs.

R -  Left Side of Vehicle

L -  Right Side of Vehicle

-- Insert the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set - Thrust Plate with Securing Plate:VAS 6274/12-2  . Install the Supplement Set - 89 mm Plunger:VAS 6274/12-7  with the Spring Tensioning System - T-Bar:VAS 6274/5  .

Courtesy of AUDI

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

-- Insert the Supplement Set - Thrust Plate With Securing Plate:VAS 6274/12-1  .

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Install the anti-twist mechanism bolts -1- loosely.

-- Insert the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set - Spindle:VAS 6274/10-4  .

-- Install the 130 mm long centering spring -item 2- until stop.

-- Tighten the anti-twist mechanism bolts -1- lightly by hand. The anti-twist mechanism must face upward when tightening the coil spring.

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Tension the coil spring using the Spring Tensioning System - Socket:VAS 6274/6  . At the same time tension using the Spring Tensioning System:VAS 6274  and the Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump:VAS 6179  .

-- Only tighten the coil spring as far as the mark -1- applied. At the same time the anti-twist mechanism -2- must face upward.

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

Courtesy of AUDI

-- When tensioning via the spindle -3-, make sure the centering sleeve -4- does not slip out of the Supplement Set - Thrust Plate With Securing Plate:VAS 6274/12-1  .

-- Release the Spring Tensioning System:VAS 6274  and remove the coil spring with the tensioner.

-- If necessary slightly re-tension the coil spring -2- via the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set - Spindle:VAS 6274/10-4  -item 1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Spindle -1- Must Not Project Over End Of Coil Spring -2-

Courtesy of AUDI

• The spindle must only project far enough over the coil spring that the upper spring plate can still rest completely on the coil spring.

-- Bring the coil spring and the spring plate into the installation position. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the shock absorber. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Tension the coil spring.

• Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .
• Adjust the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .