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Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly Overview






Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly Overview

Assembly Overview, Adaptive Chassis DCC (FWD) Shock Absorber, refer to => [ Shock Absorber Assembly Overview, FWD ] Shock Absorber Assembly Overview, FWD.





1 Lower Spring Support

Spring end rotated up to stop.

2 Assembly Aid

Must not be used after removal.

3 Coil Spring

Note different suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

Always following instructions for converting to Nivomat. Refer to => [ Converting to Nivomat, FWD ] Converting to Nivomat, FWD.

Always following instructions for converting to heavy duty suspension. Refer to => [ Converting to Heavy Duty Suspension, FWD ] Converting to Heavy Duty Suspension, FWD.

4 Upper Spring Support

5 Bolt

M14 x 1.5 x 85

180 Nm

Always replace after removal.

6 Bolt

M10 x 35

50 Nm + 45° turn

Always replace after removal.

7 Shock Absorbers

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

Note different suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

Always following instructions for converting to Nivomat. Refer to => [ Converting to Nivomat, FWD ] Converting to Nivomat, FWD.

Always following instructions for converting to heavy duty suspension. Refer to => [ Converting to Heavy Duty Suspension, FWD ] Converting to Heavy Duty Suspension, FWD.

8 Washer

9 Lower Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

10 Wheel Bearing Housing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).