42 71 37 Disassembling and assembling rear spring strut (steel springs) - as of MY 2003 (Cayenne TIP, Cayenne MAN, Cayenne S TIP, Cayenne S MAN, Cayenne S TIO Titan): Assembly

CAUTION: Increased risk of accidents due to spring tensioning.

Danger of injury and damage from springs jumping out.

→ Never use an impact bolter to loosen or tighten the lock nut.

→ Use a commercially available changeover ratchet.

1. Position the bottom support and bottom spring retainer assembly at the correct position on the shock absorber.

Fig 1: Coil spring stop in bottom concave washer

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2. Position the pre-tensioned coil spring precisely at the stop in the bottom concave washer -arrow- . See Fig 1.

3. Slide the protective sleeve/stop buffer/cap assembly loosely onto the piston rod.

Fig 2: Fitting top concave washer with top support

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4. Position the top mount plate assembly -1- with the top support -2- . See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Top spring plate stop at coil spring

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- Position the top spring plate -arrow- precisely at the coil spring stop. See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Concave support assembly

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5. Once the concave support is positioned and aligned, the center lines -A- and -B- must be parallel. See Fig 4.

6. Once the mount is positioned, fit the new lock nut. Screw the lock nut onto the piston rod until approx. 1 to 2 threads are visible above the lock nut. Then tighten with double-arm torque wrench 15 - 65 Nm (48 ftlb). NR.93 .

Fig 5: Fitting protective sleeve in top spring strut

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7. Complete the following steps to ensure that the protective sleeve is seated correctly: See Fig 5.

- Push the protective sleeve -arrow- up fully and clip it into the concave support. See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Fitting protective sleeve in bottom spring strut

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- Push the protective sleeve -arrow- down fully and clip it to the shock absorber with the cap (audible click). See Fig 6.