Suspension Strut, Servicing

Suspension strut, servicing





1. Hex nut, 50 Nm
2. Strut mount
3. Washer
4. Upper spring plate
5. Coil spring
^ Surface of the winding must not be damaged
^ Observe color coding

Spring application

The coil spring allocation for vehicles from vehicle identification No. 3B - WE 113 562 is performed via PR numbers.

These numbers are indicated on the vehicle data plate/sticker.

Example:

6. Bump stop
7. Protective sleeve
8. Protective cap
9. Lower support
^ Located by cut-out in ribbing on spring plate

10. Lower spring plate
11. Shock absorber





Example of a vehicle data sticker

The vehicle data sticker is located in spare wheel well and in Maintenance booklet.

The figures 1 to 3 give information on the coil springs and shock absorbers installed in the respective vehicle.

The Part No. of the relevant component is also coded in the PR number.

The PR number of the appropriate coil spring is allocated in the Parts catalog.





The following table explains the PR numbers. This is relevant for the coil springs/shock absorber allocation for the vehicle.