Suspension Strut Repair

4000, COUPE, QUATTRO COUPE, QUATTRO TURBO, 80/90, & 80/90 QUATTRO MODELS

1. Remove strut assembly as outlined under ``Suspension Strut, Replace.''

Fig. 5 Coil spring removal.:

2. Compress coil spring with suitable spring compressor, Fig. 5, until upper spring retainer is free.

Fig. 6 Strut assembly exploded view.:

3. Hold shock absorber shaft and remove retaining nut, bearing, retainer, bump stop, and sleeve, Fig. 6. Remove compressed coil spring carefully and lay aside.
4. Remove threaded cap from top of strut tube and remove shock absorber cartridge, Fig. 6.
5. Reverse procedure to assemble, torque fasteners to specifications, Fig. 6. Torque values for Quattro Turbo are as follows: slotted nut, 36 ft.lbs.; threaded cap, 130 ft.lbs. Torque values for 80/90 & 80/90 Quattro are as follows: slotted nut, 36 ft.lbs.; threaded cap, 108 ft.lbs.