Rear Suspension: Description and Operation

Spring Tensioning System (VAS 6274), Converting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spring Tensioning System (VAS 6274)

• Supplementary Set (VAS 6274/10)

• It must only be converted once. It is not necessary to convert back again.

- Remove the tensioning system nuts - arrows - (quantity: 6).






- Remove the plate and remove the rods from the tensioning system.

- Remove the bolt - arrow - and the previous spring plate - 1 - with the hole - 2 - without the counter bore.






- Insert the new plate with the threaded holes from the supplementary set so the markings "R" and "L" are horizontal to the plate.






- Tighten the new plate with the new bolt - arrow - from the supplementary set. Do not rotate the plate.






- Insert the new spring plate - 1 - with the hole - 3 - with the counter bore from the supplementary set.

- Insert the new spring plate - 1 - to the stop - 2 - aligns with the marking "L".

- Tighten the new spring plate - 1 - with the new bolt from the supplementary set.

- Remove the spring plate at the hydraulic cylinder.

- Remove the tab - 2 - and replace with the new tab from the supplementary set.






- Tighten the new tab - 1 - with the new bolts - 1 - from the supplementary set.

- Install the spring plate lightly as far as the stop on the tensioning system and then rotate it back again slightly.

- Insert the new rods with the long taper - 1 - in the tensioning system plate.






- Insert the upper rod in the tab - 2 -.

- Position the plate on the rods.

- Install the sleeves - 2 and 3 - from the supplementary seat and install the nuts - 1 - lightly.






- Position the tensioning system on a level surface and tighten the nuts - arrows -.