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Component And Assembly Overview

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Fig 1: Overview Of Spring Strut
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No. Designation Qty. Removal Installation
-1-  Hexagon nut M14 x 1.5 1 Before loosening the hexagon nut, pretension the coil spring with the spring tensioner.
Loosen hexagon nut using Porsche special tool: socket-wrench insert 9630/2  or VW special tool: socket-wrench insert 3186  . Counter at the piston rod while loosening (and tightening).
Use a new hexagon nut. Tightening torque 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) 
-2-  Spring-strut mount 1   Identical parts on the left and right side
-3-  Ball bearing 1   Replace if necessary.
-4-  Tolerance compensation shim 1   Not always present. 
Observe allocation according to coil spring tolerance group (load group).
This is described in the Assembly section (Information).
-5-  Spring plate, upper 1   Replace if necessary.
-6-  Coil spring 1   Only available as a set. Observe allocation as per Spare Parts Catalogue.
-7-  Bellows 1   Replace if necessary.
-8-  Additional spring 1   Before installation, assemble at the correct position with No. -7-  .
-9-  Stop washer 1   Replace if necessary.
-10-  Spring plate, lower 1   Replace if necessary.
-11-  Vibration damper 1   Identical parts on the left and right side. Observe allocation as per Spare Parts Catalogue.
-12-  Hexagon-head bolt, M10 x 55 1 Only on vehicles with PDCC. Tightening torque 46 Nm (34 ftlb.) 
-13-  PDCC holder 1 Only on vehicles with PDCC. Fit at the correct position on lower concave washer.