Assembling Front Spring Strut

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Information

When installing new parts, observe the allocation according to the Spare Parts Catalogue.
The coil springs are only available in pairs (as a set).
The spring strut mounts for the right and left sides are identical parts.
In the case of used spring strut mounts, the bearing shell can be re-greased with Autol Top 2000 (100 g tube/Part No. 000.043.205.34).
Replace hexagon nut for securing the piston rod to the spring strut mount. Secure nut on the thread (to prevent it from loosening) with a drop of Loctite 270.

Place coil spring -5- , bellows -4- and spring plate -3- on the vibration damper -6- .
Installation position of coil spring -5- (uniform winding/linear spring rate): Technically, there is no prescribed installation position. For easy identification/differentiation, install the coil spring in such a way that the inscription (part number and spring rate) is legible.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Strut Components
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Slide the spring strut/supporting mount assembly -2- onto the piston rod.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Strut/Supporting Mount Assembly
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Secure the thread on the piston rod or on the new hexagon nut with a drop of Loctite 270 (to prevent loosening; on front axle only).
Fit the hexagon nut and tighten to 80 Nm (59 ftlb.) immediately after coating it with Loctite 270.

Use a socket-wrench insert Nr.187 (a/f 22 mm) that is open on one side to tighten the hexagon nut on the spring strut mount.

When tightening the hexagon nut, counter at the piston rod with a brace 9630 or a 7-mm Allen key.

Fig 3: Identifying Socket-Wrench Insert (No. 187)
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