33 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right coil spring: Installation

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Check spring pads (2, 3) for damage.

Remove spring cup (1) and position with upper spring pad (2) on coil spring.

NOTE: Upper spring pad (2) must come into contact with end of coil spring.

Equipment specification with bad-road package: Install adapter as well.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Cup With Spring Pads

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IMPORTANT: Observe the following when installing and relieving tension on coil spring:

Lower spring pad must be positively seated in the designated receptacle in the camber arm
NOTE: Otherwise there is a risk of the coil spring jumping out sideways.
Lower spring pad must come into contact with end of coil spring (see arrow)
Lower spring pad must rest flush on last coil (see broken line)

Fig 2: Locating Lower Spring Pad Contact With End Of Coil Spring

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Align coil spring by way of spring cup to opening in side member and relieve tension.

Remove special tools 33 5 011, 33 5 012 and 33 5 013, 33 5 014 , 33 5 015.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools On Coil Spring

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