31 31 031 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber: Installation

Check spring pad (1) for damage, replace if necessary.

Attach spring plate (2) with spring pad (1) to coil spring.

Fig 1: Locating Spring Cup And Spring Pad

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Take up coil spring with spring cup using special tools 31 3 355, 31 3 358 and 31 3 354.

Twist coil spring until lower end of coil spring (1) is flush with end (2) of special tool 31 3 355.

Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using Special Tool (31 3 355)

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Fig 3: Compressing Coil Spring Using Special Tools

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Tension coil spring.

Check auxiliary damper (1), gaiter (2) and spring pad (3) for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Auxiliary Damper, Gaiter And Spring Pad

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Insert shock absorber in tensioned coil spring.

Attach thrust washer (2) to piston rod.

Check support bearing (1) for damage, replace if necessary.

Attach dust sleeve and support bearing to piston rod.

Fig 5: Identifying Support Bearing And Support Disc

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Replace nut and tighten down with special tool 31 2 210 (grip piston rod in the process).

Tightening torque 31 31 2AZ .

Fit cover cap.

Fig 6: Removing Protective Cap Nut Using Special Tool (31 2 210)

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Fig 7: Identifying Spring Cup And Spring Pad

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Relieve tension on coil spring.

Check installation position of gaiter, correct fold if necessary.

Fig 8: Identifying Coil Spring And Spring Pad

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