Install the coil springs

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Adjust the special tool 0 493 556 (31 3 341) to dimension (A).
Dimension (A):

F90: 95 mm

F90 Competition: 100 mm

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Mount the coil spring (1) with special tools 0 493 556 (31 3 341) and 2 318 833 .

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Tension the coil spring with the special tool 0 493 556 (31 3 341) to dimension (A) .
Dimension (A)

F90: 35 mm

F90 Competition: 30 mm

Ensure that dimension (A) is not exceeded.

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Check the auxiliary damper (1) and spring pad (2) and replace them if necessary.

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Parts: Auxiliary damper, spring pad
Feed the suspension strut (1) with the spring pad and the auxiliary damper into the tensioned coil spring (2).

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Check the spring pad (1) and replace as needed.
Parts: Spring pad
Position the spring pad (1) based on the recess to the spring strut support bearing (2).

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Align the coil spring end (1) at the spring pad (2) to the stop.

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Push the strut mount with the spring pad (2) onto the piston rod of the suspension strut shock
absorber.
Align the coil spring end (1) at the spring pad (2) to the stop.

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Align the support bearing (1) to the suspension strut as shown in the illustration.
- A = left spring strut
- B = right spring strut
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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Releasing and tightening the nut on the support bearing or spring strut support bearing with an impact screwdriver is prohibited.

Replace nut.
Parts: Nut
Tighten the nut with special tool 2 360 213 , the reversible ratchet with extension, the nut SW10 and torque wrench with ring wrench insert SW21.

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Spring strut support bearing to spring strut
M14 Replace nut.	tightening torque	47 Nm

Install the cable and insert the connector (1) on the spring strut.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING REAR SPRING STRUT .
Refer to POSITIONING SOUNDPROOFING MAT .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR UPPER SEAT BELT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE REAR SHELF .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR SEAT BACKREST (NOT FOR SA465 PASS-THROUGH SYSTEM) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT BENCH .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH C-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .