Removing Coil Spring

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• Do not press coil springs together onto the block. 
• Do not damage the surface of the coil springs (corrosion protection). 
• Do not use solvents to clean the coil springs. 

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The following tools are required:

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Spring compressor

1. Loosen holder for level sensor -2-  from the trailing arm.

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   Mounting for level sensor holder

   1. 1.1 Unscrew fastening screw -1-  .

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   Insert upper spring tensioning plate in such a way that the support for the countering wrench is accessible.

2. Insert spring tensioning plate with latch -1-  (> 9823/1 - Spring tensioning plates  ) as far up as possible in the coil spring.

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   Spring tensioning plate, top

3. Insert lower spring tensioning plate -1-  (> 9823/1 - Spring tensioning plates  ) as far down as possible in the coil spring.

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   Spring tensioning plate, bottom

4. Turn the clamping cylinder -1-  apart (as far as required) and guide it through both spring tensioning plates -2-  from below.

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   Guiding in clamping cylinder

5. Turn the plunger of the clamping cylinder through 60° to lock it in the upper spring tensioning plate.

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   • The spring tensioning plates must be flush with the coil spring. If necessary, carefully adjust the spring tensioning plates during the clamping process. 
   • Counter at the upper spring tensioning plate using the holding wrench during the clamping process. 
6. Tension the coil spring as required > Tensioning coil springs  until the spring plates can be removed.

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   Tensioning coil springs

7. Carefully remove inserts and coil spring.