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Component And Assembly Overview

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Fig 1: Spring Strut Components Location
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Overview of spring strut

No. Designation Qty. Removal Installation
-1-  Hexagon nut M14x1.5 1 Before loosening the hexagon nut, pre-tension the coil spring with the spring tensioner.
Loosen hexagon nut using Porsche special tool: > 9630/2 - socket-wrench insert  or VW Special tool: > 3186 - socket-wrench insert 
Counter at the piston rod while loosening (and tightening).
Use a new hexagon nut.
-2-  Spring-strut mount 1   Identical parts on 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 article (Information).
-5-  Upper spring plate 1   Replace if necessary.
-6-  Coil spring 1   Only available as a set.
Observe allocation as per Spare Parts Catalog.
  Bellows 1   Replace if necessary.
  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 left and right side.
Observe allocation as per Spare Parts Catalog.