Overview - Air Spring

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber, Spring And Air Spring

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Rear Lower Transverse Link
Air Spring
- Removing and installing. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AIR SPRING .
- Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
O-Ring
- Replace if leaking
Air Line
- If the connecting piece is removed separately (without the attached lines) check if the cutting ring as a loose components is still in the threads and if necessary remove.
- Connecting piece tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR LINES .
Not Installed

Air Spring Installed Position

Fig 2: Air Spring Installed Position

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-- When filling the air suspension system check the installation position of the air suspension system:

The positioning pins of the air spring -2- must engage at the top in the holes in the body -3- and below in the holes in the rear transverse link -4- as shown.
The catches -arrows- must engage audibly in the rear lower transverse link.
The catches must engage with the retainer -1-.
The boot must not be seated on the transverse link. Adjust to a minimum distance of 2 mm by sliding.