WM 427137 Disassembling And Assembling Rear Spring Strut (Steel Springs) (All Models): Assembly

→ 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.

1. Position the bottom support and bottom spring retainer assembly at the correct position on the shock absorber.
2. Position the pre-tensioned coil spring precisely at the stop in the bottom concave washer -arrow-  .
   Fig 1: Locating Coil Spring Stop On Bottom Concave Washer

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3. Slide the protective sleeve/stop buffer/cap assembly loosely onto the piston rod.
4. Position the top mount plate assembly -1-  with the top support -2-  .
   Fig 2: Identifying Top Concave Washer With Top Support

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   • Position the top spring plate -arrow-  precisely at the coil spring stop.
     Fig 3: Locating Top Spring Plate Stop At Coil Spring

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5. Once the concave support is positioned and aligned, the centre lines -A-  and -B-  must be parallel.
   Fig 4: Identifying Concave Support Assembly

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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 ft lbs.) Nr.93. 
7. Complete the following steps to ensure that the protective sleeve -siehe illustration-  is seated correctly:
   Fig 5: Fitting Protective Sleeve On Top Spring Strut

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• Push the protective sleeve -arrow-  up fully and clip it into the concave support.
• Push the boot -arrow-  down fully and clip it to the damper with the cap (audible click).
  Fig 6: Fitting Protective Sleeve On Bottom Spring Strut

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