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Component And Assembly Overview

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Fig 1: Overview Of Rear Spring Strut
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No. Designation Qty. Removal Installation
-1-  Lock nut M12 x 1 1 Pre-tension coil spring using a spring tensioner.
Then loosen the lock nut.
To loosen the lock nut on vehicles with PASM, use a socket-wrench insert, e.g. socket-wrench insert for ATF temp. switch assembly Nr.18  .
Counter at the piston rod with a 9-mm open-ended wrench when loosening and tightening the lock nut.
Use new lock nuts.
Position supporting mount assembly (insert -2-  , supporting mount -3-  , concave washer -4-  and spring plate -5-  ).
Tightening torque approx.34 Nm (33.5) (25 (24.5) ftlb.) 
-2-  Insert 1    
-3-  Supporting mount 1    
-4-  Concave washer, top 1    
-5-  Spring plate 1   Replace if necessary.
-6-  Washer 1    
-7-  Additional spring 1  
-8-  Bellows 1  
-9-  Coil spring 1   Always replace both coil springs at the same time (coil springs are only available in pairs).
Identification marking comprising two colored lines (e.g. light blue/yellow-green or yellow-green/pale orange) indicates the spring constant and spring length (depending on vehicle version and equipment).
Identification marking comprising one colored line indicates the coil spring tolerance group (e.g. yellow or blue).
-10-  Concave washer, bottom 1  
-11-  Circlip 1 Use circlip pliers VW 161 A  for removal and installation. Note position.
Fit in the specified groove -A, B, C, D or E-  using circlip pliers VW 161a (observe table during assembly).
Make sure it fits perfectly in the groove!
-12-  Vibration damper 1   The item number is shown on the damper tube.