Installing the spring

Fig 1: Ensuring That End Of Spring Is Correctly Seated On Shock Absorber

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Install: 

• install the shock absorber in the spring
• ensure that the end of the spring (1) is correctly seated (2) on the shock absorber.

Fig 2: Installing Spring Seat On Rubber Shim For Spring

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1. Reinstall the spring seat (1) on the rubber shim for the spring (2). Check that the mark (3) on the spring seat is in line with the mark (3) on the rubber shim.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Nut From Spring Strut Mounting Using Socket And Torx Wrench TX40 As A Counter Hold

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• Install a new nut on the shock absorber mounting. Use socket 9995500 and Torx wrench TX40 as a counterhold. Tighten. See Tightening Torque
• Remove the spring strut from the hydraulic tool.