Installing Coil Spring

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WARNING: Preloaded or pressurised components

Risk of squashing or bruising
→ Do not reach into the danger area.

→ Relieve the tension on components before starting work.

→ Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly.

Information

If the coil spring is replaced: Always replace coil springs in pairs only!

Information

Observe information on coil spring colour markings and insert colours.

Use the same colour as with the previously installed inserts.

Fit bottom insert into the trailing arm in such a way that the lug -1- engages in the groove -2- .

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Alignment of bottom insert
Fit insert -1- with spring plate -2- at the bottom into the bottom insert -3- (contours must match!).

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Fitting insert with spring plate

Information

The top and bottom end of the spring coil must be touching the stop on the spring plates -1- .

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Installing coil springs
Fit top inserts with spring plate at the top together with coil spring > Inserting coil spring .

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Inserting coil spring
Carefully relieve tension on the coil spring and remove clamping cylinder using > 9823/1 - spring clamp plates .