Remove coil spring
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly. Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
CAUTION:
Spring preload.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- The use of the specified special tool (tool) is mandatory.
- Carry out the described steps properly.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SHOCK ABSORBER .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.
Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.
- The installation position of the coil spring (1) is marked with a label (2).
The label (2) is attached to the upper coil spring end.
- Check the coil spring (1) for the presence of the label (2).
Should the label (2) be missing on the installed coil spring (1) and it should be reinstalled after the repair, then the installation position of the coil spring (1) must be marked.
NOTE:
Mark the installation position of the coil spring by attaching an adhesive tape on the upper spring end.
- Insert the special tool 2 412 505 sideways in the arrow direction into the coil spring and turn it up to the lowest coil.
- Feed in the special tools 0 494 994 (33 5 013), 0 494 995 (33 5 014) and 0 494 996 (33 5 015) from below in the arrow direction through the camber control arm and the special tool 2 412 505 .
- Insert the special tool 2 412 506
sideways in the arrow direction into the coil spring, feed in at the spindle and turn it as far as possible to the top.
Check the position of the spindle with the hexagon head in the special tool 2 412 506 and correct if necessary.
- Pull the spindle down in the arrow direction.
- Check the position of the spring plate in the coil spring above and below and correct if necessary.
- Align the special tools 2 412 505 and 2 412 506 with the special tools 0 494 994 (33 5 013) , 0 494 995 (33 5 014) and 0 494 996 (33 5 015) in the center to obtain the largest possible contact surface on the coil spring.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Clamping the coil spring on the block.
Damage of the coil spring.
Clamping the coil spring on the block.
Damage of the coil spring.
- Do not clamp the coil spring on the block.
- Mind the distance between the spring coils.
- Tension the coil spring using special tools 0 494 997 (33 5 016) and 0 494 934 (33 5 020) .
Counter support at the spindle using special tool 0 494 998 (33 5 017) and standard tool.
Standard tool: 3/8" reversible ratchet
3/8" reversible ratchet
3/8" reversible ratchet
- Feed out the coil spring (1) at the top spring pad (2).
- Remove the top spring pad (2).
- Feed out the coil spring (1) in arrow direction to the top and remove it.