Assembling the Spring Strut
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CAUTION:
For optimal handling in "Sport" and "Dynamic" versions, the upper spring plates (A) are installed turned 20° clockwise (seen from the wheel). This rotation must be carried out on both the left and right-hand sides.
Lubricate the stop using petroleum jelly. Install the stop in the dust boot.
Pull out the shock absorber rod completely.
Install:
- the rubber stop and dust boot
- the rubber on the underneath
- the spring strut through the spring
- the rubber on top
- the upper spring seat
- the mounting
- the lower spring strut mounting
- the nut. Finger tighten.
Install the upper spring seat (A) so that the opening in the seat is turned 20° clockwise in relation to the right-hand line (B).
CAUTION:
Turn clockwise on both the left and right-hand sides.
Carefully release the spring and check that is correctly positioned in the rubber stop at the spring seats.
Check the rotation.
Use special tools 9995500 and 9995758 . Tighten the nut. Tighten to 65 Nm .
Coat the bearing in grease.
Install dust cover.
Remove the spring strut from the special tool.