Disassembling Rear Spring Strut

Pre-tension coil spring using spring clamp for spring struts Nr.121 until the piston rod is relieved. The appropriate forks must be inserted into the spring clamp.

Fig 1: Removing Tensioning Rear Spring
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To loosen the connection between piston rod and spring-strut mount, counter at the bolts on the spring-strut mount (screw hexagon nuts onto the bolts and use a suitable lever).

Fig 2: Loosening Connection Between Piston Rod And Spring-Strut Mount
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On PASM spring struts, use a suitable socket wrench insert, e.g. socket wrench insert for ATF temp. switch assembly Nr.18 .
Remove all parts from the piston rod.