Relieving tension on coil spring
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- Check the bottom spring pad (1) for damage and replace if necessary.
- Check the position of the bottom spring pad (1) with the plastic tab (2) on the camber control arm and correct if necessary.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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
3/8" reversible ratchet
Pay attention to the installation position when releasing the coil spring, correct if necessary.
- Remove the special tools.