Relieving tension on coil spring

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Check the position of the bottom spring pad with the plastic tab (1) in the outer bore on the camber control arm, correct if necessary.

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

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

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Position the coil spring in the middle.
The special tool 0 494 997 (33 5 016) must not touch the camber control arm.
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.

Standard tool: 3/8" reversible ratchet

3/8" reversible ratchet

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3/8" reversible ratchet
Check the installation position of the coil spring, correct if necessary and remove the special tools.