Installing the Spring
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NOTE:
The color code on the spring must face down against the spring strut.
Install:
- the rubber liner on the underside
- the spring
Install 9512914 across as many spring revolutions as possible.
Check that the spring has the right position in the claw. Compress the spring.
Lubricate the stop with soapy water. Install the stop on the gaiter.
Install:
- the spring stop and the gaiter
- the bushing (lubricate the bushing with soapy water)
- the upper spring seat
- the support plate
- the upper bracket for the spring strut
- the nut. Tighten with your fingers
- the upper spring seat so that the holes in both spring seats are in line.
Release the spring carefully. Check that the spring's end has the right position in the stop and spring seats.
Use 9995500 and 9995758 . Tighten the nut. Tighten to 65 Nm.
Grease the bearing.
Install the dust cover.
Remove the spring strut from the tool.