Relieving tension on coil spring

Slacken coil spring (1) using special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) .
Check the position of the top and bottom coil spring ends on the spring pads and, if necessary, correct it.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Non-compliance will result in a significant impairment of handling.
After the coil spring is released, the laser beam must point at the predefined mark on special tool 2 450 246 .
Remove special tool 2 450 246 and laser along with the securing tool.

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Loosen screw (1).
Expand spring strut holder (2) with special tool 2 414 636 .
Remove the spring strut holder (2) from the spring strut (3) in the arrow direction.

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Align spring strut support bearing with spring pad (2) (1) on limit stop with the top end of coil spring.

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Align spring pad (1) on limit stop on bottom end of coil spring (2).

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Pay attention to alignment of the spring strut support bearing to the solenoid valve (1) on the rear spring strut.
1. Left side of vehicle
2. Right side of vehicle
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Align the rear spring strut (1) as shown with the solenoid valve (2) to the marking on the spring strut support bearing (3).

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Release the coil spring tension until dimension (A) is reached on the special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) .
Dimension (A) = 150 mm
Make sure that the coil spring ends on the top and bottom are resting flat against the spring pad.

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Check alignment of the spring strut support bearing to the solenoid valve (1) on the rear spring strut; correct if necessary.

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