PRE-RELEASE
Springs
| Springs |
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Remove the MacPherson strut and clamp it in a vice.
Compress the spring using Spring compressor 88 18 791 and Holder 88 18 817 . |
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| 2. |
Counterhold the piston rod and remove the nut with tool 89 96 613. Do not reuse the nut.
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| 3. |
Remove the bearing and upper spring seat.
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| 4. |
Remove the spring, rubber gaiter and compression stop.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Mount the compression stop, spring seat and rubber gaiter and then fit the spring.
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| 2. |
Make sure that the lower end of the spring abuts against the stop in the lower spring seat.
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| 3. |
Fit the upper bearing.
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| 4. |
Tighten the new nut.
Tightening torque 105 Nm (76 lbf ft). |
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| 5. |
Release the spring compressor and fit the MacPherson strut.
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