Removing Rear Spring Damper: Notes

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Always use an intermediate layer (e.g. hard rubber) when using the jack!

1. Support wheel bearing housing using > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack. 
2. Loosen holder for level sensor -2-  from the trailing arm.

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   Mounting for level sensor holder

   1. 2.1 Unscrew screw -1-  .
3. Loosen rear upper control arm -1-  on the wheel bearing housing.

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   Mounting for rear upper control arm on wheel bearing housing

   1. 3.1 Remove threaded joint -2-  .
4. Loosen threaded joints for trailing arm on rear axle housing (do not remove).

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   Mounting for trailing arm on rear axle housing

   1. 4.1 Mark the position of the eccentric screw -1-  .
   2. 4.2 Loosen eccentric threaded joint -1-  .

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      • Loosen or fit nut on the trailing arm using the specified tools. 
   3. 4.3 Loosen threaded joint -2-  .
5. Remove spring damper -1-  on the body.

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   Mounting for shock absorber on body

   1. 5.1 Unscrew and remove screws -2-  .
6. Remove electric plug connection for PASM -1-  on the spring damper -2-  .

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   Electric plug connection for PASM on shock absorber

   1. 6.1 > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack  must be lowered slowly. Carefully guide the PASM line at the same time.
   2. 6.2 Release and disconnect electric plug connection for PASM.
      WARNING: Improper handling of fluid-carrying lines 

      • Escaping fluid 
      • System malfunction 
      • Risk of escaping fluid catching fire 

        → Do not kink, crush or twist the line

        → Avoid torsion and shearing

        → Fit the line carefully

7. > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack  must be lowered further. Do not pull brake hose too tightly while doing so. Carefully guide spring damper out of the wheel housing.