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Installing
- Install suspension strut.
CAUTION!
The bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent.
The bolted connections between the suspension strut and the lower
track control links should therefore only be tightened when the
vehicle is standing on the ground.
Hole in spring plate (arrow) faces toward middle of vehicle.
- Bolt suspension strut to track control link and tighten new nut -1-.
Tightening torque: 90 Nm (66 ft lb)
- Insert both upper control links into wheel bearing housing and tighten
new nut -2-.
Tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
Upper link joint with collar must be pushed onto wheel bearing
housing as far as possible when installing.
- Tighten nut at ball joint.
Tightening torque: 100 Nm (74 ft lb)
If necessary, counterhold ball joint using 4 mm hex wrench
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When installed correctly, the upper and lower spring plates should be
parallel to each other. Fig. 9 Installing coil spring
End of spring must lie against stop on upper spring plate (arrow)
- Install new nut using 3353 specialty socket wrench.
Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
- Relieve tension on coil spring.
- Remove VAG1752/8 adjustment gauge for struts.
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