Spring, Replacing: Removing

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-- Remove the spring. Refer to Spring, Removing and Installing .

-- Connect the Foot Pump: VAS 6179 to the Spring Tensioning System - Hydraulic Tensioner: VAS 6274/9 .

-- Check the nuts -arrows- on the Spring Tensioning System - Hydraulic Tensioner: VAS 6274/9 -L- for secure fit.

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-- Install the Centering Disc Spring Attachment: VAS 6274/15-6A -I- to the tensioner -L-.

Conditions

The centering disc -I- recess must be set to vehicle side L or R and the anti-twist mechanism must be attached on top.

-- Secure the centering plate -I- using the bolt -1-.

-- Attach the Supplementary Kit - Adapter Plate with Magnets: VAS 6274/15-5 -H- at the movable mount, at the same time pay attention to the correct seating of the magnetic mount.

-- Insert the spring -1- into the tensioner -L- using tools.

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Conditions

The mount guides -1- must be seated into the centering plate holes -I-.

-- Hold the spring in this position.

-- Connect the tensioner foot pump -L-.

-- Drive out the plunger from the tensioner -L-, until the spring -1- is tightened.

Conditions

Do not tension the spring -1-.

-- Pay attention that the spring -1- correctly fits to the adapter plate guide -M-.

-- Calculate the dimension -a- and note it down.

-- Mark the installation position of the Thrust Plate with Slide Lock: VAS 6274/16-2 -F- and the Thrust Plate with Wheel Bearing Housing: VAS 6274/16-1 -M- at the spring -1-.

-- Attach the Supplementary Kit - Centering Sleeve: VAS 6274/15-7 -J-.

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-- Position the Supplementary Kit - Socket with Ball Head (8 mm): VAS 6274/15-3 -K- on the Threaded spindle 130 mm (SW19): VAS 6274/15-1A -E-.

-- Release the tension of the spring -1- using the socket -K- at the tensioner -L-.

-- Slightly drive back the tensioner plunger -L- using the foot pump.

-- Make sure that the spring -1- is seated correctly in the pressure plates -L-.

-- Release the tension of the spring -1- using the socket -K- in the tensioner -L-.

-- Further drive back the tensioner plunger -L- using the foot pump.

-- Remove the tools.