Installing left and right coil spring

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NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Install the coil springs

Check lower spring pad (1) for damage, replace if necessary.
Check the position of the lower spring pad (1) with the plastic tab (2) on the camber control arm, correct if necessary.

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Insert and position the coil spring (1) from above in arrow direction.

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Position the coil spring (1) in such a way that the coil spring end is in form-fit contact with the lower spring pad (2).

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Feed in the spring pad at the top (1).

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Position the upper spring pad on the coil spring (1) such that the coil spring end (2) is in form-fit contact with the upper spring pad.

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Slacken the coil spring with the special tools 0 494 997 (33 5 016) and 0 494 934 (33 5 020). Provide counter support to the spindle using special tool 0 494 998 (33 5 017) and standard tool (1) in the process.
Standard tool: 3/8" reversible ratchet

3/8" reversible ratchet

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3/8" reversible ratchet

Pay attention to the installation position when releasing the coil spring, correct if necessary.
Remove the special tools.