Installing Front Spring Strut (Steel Springs)

Information 

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Dimension -X-  : lower edge of wing to centre of axle (shown as an example)

• All screws and bolts on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle resting on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is lifted with a universal jack. -Dimension X- from lower edge of wing to centre of axle corresponds to vehicle position. For the current height values, please refer to the adjustment values for suspension alignment 

  > 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT .

• Visually inspect all parts. 
• Replace self-locking nuts. 
• Replace all expansion screws (screws fitted using torque angle tightening procedure). 
• Use correct tightening torques and torque angle. 

  > Refer to the appropriate Tightening Torques For Front Axle service information

1. Insert the spring strut -1-  into the vehicle -A-  .

   Position the pull-ring (driver's side) or the holder (passenger's side) at the top of the wheel housing.

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   Installing spring strut (steel spring) (shown without wheel bearing housing)

2. Before fitting the spring strut, you may have to remove the protection cap on the spring strut.
3. Check that the pull-ring -1-  is seated correctly.

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   Pull-ring seating (shown with protection cap)

4. For V8: 

   Check that the torque support holder -1-  is seated correctly.

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   Installing torque support holder (shown with protection cap)

5. Screw in and tighten fastening nuts -1-  on upper spring strut.

   > Refer to the appropriate Tightening Torques For Front Axle service information

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Upper spring strut (steel spring) mounting (shown as an example)