Clamping rear spring - AR32.20-P-0200-06CW

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Fig 1: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 02 31 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Plates (211 589 03 63 00)

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Clamping rear spring

Installation: When inserting the rear spring (6) ensure that the bottom insert (7) and top insert (8) are seated correctly.

Insert clamping plate (06) and clamping plate (07) into rear spring (6).
Insert clamping plates (06, 07) such that as many spring coils can be pre-compressed as possible.
Insert tensioning device (08) from below through the spring control arm (9) into the clamping plates (06, 07) and lock in clamping plate (06).
Tension rear spring (6).
Do not use an impact wrench.
Unclamp in the reverse order.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Spring, Top And Bottom Insert And Tensioning Device
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