Disassembling front spring strut

→ Do not reach into the danger area.

→ Relieve the tension on components before starting work.

→ Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly.

Information 

Shock absorbers must always be replaced in pairs as soon as at least one of the following preconditions is met:

• → Mileage: 25, 000 km (15, 500 mls) 
• → Age: 2 Jahre 

Information 

• Observe the correct allocation (engine variant/chassis variant) when installing new coil springs and/or shock absorbers  .
• Springs must only be replaced in pairs  .

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Information 

The front spring strut is disassembled and assembled using the tool stationary spring tensioning device WE 1610  .

Before inserting the spring strut, the tool stationary spring tensioning device WE 1610  must be set up and adjusted in accordance with the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer.

1. Insert spring strut in the stationary spring tensioning device WE 1610  . → Spring strut in spring tensioning device (conventional spring strut shown) 

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2. Applies only to conventional spring strut: 

   Align mounting saddle chamfer concentrically with respect to the mounting plate.

   Applies only to PASM spring strut: 

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   Insert threaded bolts -1-  of the spring strut into the bores -2-  on the mounting plate.

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3. Pre-tension spring strut using drive nut -1-  until the tension on the piston rod is relieved.

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4. Unscrew nut on piston rod → Unscrewing nut on piston rod  . Use socket-wrench insert 3353  on PASM spring struts.

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5. Relieve all tension on the spring strut using drive nut -1-  (there must be no tension on the coil spring!).
6. Remove all components from the piston rod.