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Spring Strut: Notes

The front steel suspension spring has a 95 mm compression and 100 mm rebound travel.

A new spring concept supports lateral chassis stability. Depending on the vehicle weight (equipment), modified spring types are used.

Fig 1: Identifying M3 Front Spring Strut Components
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INDEX EXPLANATION REFERENCE CHART

Index Explanation
1 Retaining nut, shock absorber to support bearing
2 Dowel pin, support bearing to body
3 Mounting fixture, support bearing to body
4 Joint seat
5 Support bearing
6 Upper spring seat
7 Support disc
8 Additional damper/spring
9 Gaiter
10 Lower spring seat
11 Spring strut