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Spring strut, design - GF32.25-P-1000-02SL

Model 230 

Fig 1: Sectional View Of Front Axle Spring Strut
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Fig 2: Sectional View Of Rear Spring Strut
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The spring strut forms a unit consisting of hydraulic cylinder, steel spring and shock absorber.

The spring strut plunger travel sensor is integrated in the hydraulic cylinder.

The shock absorber is a two-tube shock absorber with gas preload.