Installing Front Spring Strut (Steel Springs With PASM)

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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 center 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 .

Fig 1: Adjusting Dimension X Lower Edge Of Wing To Centre Of Axle
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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 . → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE

Remove transport protection cap.
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.

Guide the wire harness through the opening in the spring strut mount.

Fig 2: Installing Spring Strut (Steel Spring)
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Before fitting the spring strut, you may have to remove the protection cap on the spring strut.
Check that the pull-ring -1- is seated correctly.

Fig 3: Identifying Pull-Ring Seating (With Protection Cap)
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For V8:
Check that the torque support holder -1- is seated correctly.

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Support Holder
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Screw in and tighten fastening nuts -1- on upper spring strut. → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Spring Strut Mounting (Steel Spring)
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Plug in electric plug connection -1- for the spring strut -A- and lock it -a- .

Fig 6: Installing Plug Connection For Spring Strut
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Clip wire harness into the holder -2- (-B- ).