Replacing the coil spring
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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.
- Relieve the coil spring (1) by releasing the spindle (2).
- Replace coil spring (1).
Parts: Coil spring
- Insert the bottom spring plate (1) sideways in arrow direction into the coil spring and turn it up to the lowest coil.
- Insert the spindle (2) in the arrow direction through the bottom spring plate (1).
- Insert the top spring plate (1) sideways in the coil spring, feed it in at the spindle (2) and turn to the top as far as possible.
- Check the position of the spindle (2) with the hexagon head in the upper spring plate (1) and correct it if necessary.
- Pull down the spindle (2) in arrow direction.
- Align the lower spring plate (1) with the opening for the lower coil spring end (2).
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 (1) using the spindle (2).
- Check the position of the spring plate at the top and bottom in the coil spring and, if necessary, correct it.