Installing The Spring Strut

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Fig 1: Nuts Holding Spring Strut Mounting In Bodywork

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Fit the spring strut in the body with new nuts, 3 pcs. M8.

Pull up the shock absorber's lead in the engine compartment and plug in the connector by the suspension turret.

Fit the lead in the clips.

Fig 2: Installing Spring Strut On Wheel Spindle

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Install the spring strut on the stub axle. Use new screws and new nuts.

Adjust the spring strut and stub axle to the measured value.

NOTE:

Ensure that measurement is performed at same points as when removing.

Tighten the screws according to Tightening torque .