33 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right coil spring: Installation

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Check lower spring pad (1) for damage.

IMPORTANT: Make sure spring pad is correctly installed in order to prevent the coil spring from jumping out.

If necessary, lever out upper section (2) with a suitable tool and replace spring pad with upper section.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Spring Pad And Upper Section

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IMPORTANT: Make sure spring pad is correctly installed in order to prevent the coil spring from jumping out.

Install upper spring pad (1) in locator or frame side member and turn clockwise as far as it will go.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Spring Pad

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IMPORTANT: Make sure coil spring is correctly seated in spring pads.

Insert coil spring with spring tensioner 33 5 100 between upper and lower spring pads and relieve tension.

Relieve tension on spring tensioner 33 5 100 and remove.

Fig 3: Inserting Coil Spring With Spring Tensioner (33 5 100) Between Upper And Lower Spring Pads

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