Mounting Instructions

→ Do not reach into the danger area.

→ Relieve the tension on components before starting work.

→ Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly.

→ Do not reach into the danger area.

→ Relieve the tension on components before starting work.

→ Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly.

Information 

• Observe the correct allocation (engine variant) when installing new coil springs and/or shock absorbers. 
• Observe allocation of the bottom spring plate according to the coil spring tolerance . 
• We recommend that you replace the coil springs only in pairs. 

1. Clamp the spring strut at a suitable place in the vice (use jaw liners).
2. Tension the coil springs -siehe illustration-  using spring clamp for spring struts Nr.121  until the piston rod is relieved.
   Fig 1: Clamping Spring Strut Using Special Tool

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3. Loosen the connection (piston rod to supporting mount) at the piston rod using a commercially available changeover ratchet and a socket wrench insert 3353.  Counter with an arm bracket 9630. 
   Fig 2: Removing Spring-Strut Mount

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4. Remove all components from the piston rod.