Removing Transport Lock (Spring Strut Locking Devices)

WARNING: Spring strut locking device installed when starting to drive

Unexpected vehicle handling
→ Remove spring strut locking devices before a test drive or before handing the vehicle over to the customer.

Information

Spring strut locking devices are installed on the front and rear axles on new vehicles in order to avoid damage to the floorpan assembly during transport (e.g. during loading and unloading) .
This increases the ground clearance of the vehicle .
Spring strut locking devices are only installed at the factory on vehicles with steel springs .
Information

Fig 1: Overview Of Spring Strut Locking Devices On Front Axle Components Location

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Installation overview of spring strut locking devices on front axle

1	View of spring strut with bellows/protective sleeve (transparent view) and locking pieces (3 ea.)
2	View only with locking pieces

Installation overview of rear axle:

Fig 2: Overview Of Spring Strut Locking Devices On Rear Axle Components Location

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Installation overview of spring strut locking devices on rear axle

1	Protective sleeve with rubber stop
2	Locking pieces (3 ea.)
3	Shock absorber mounting

Raise the vehicle.
> 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE .

Front axle:
Push the bellows/protective sleeve -1- upwards and remove the three locking pieces -2- from the piston rod one after the other.

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Removing front spring strut locking devices
1. 2.1 Pull bellows/protective sleeve -1- back to its original position.
  Rear axle:
Pull protective sleeve -1- with rubber stop -2- downwards and remove the locking pieces individually.
The upper locking piece is partly hidden by the shock absorber mounting and is therefore easily overlooked .

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Removing rear spring strut locking devices
Push protective sleeve -1- with rubber stop -2- upwards again by hand.

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Shock absorber with protective sleeve and rubber stop
Lower the vehicle.