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Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly Overview







Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly Overview

Assembly overview, adaptive chassis DCC (AWD) shock absorber, refer to => [ Rear Shock Absorber Assembly Overview, AWD ] Description and Operation.






1 Lower Spring Support

Spring end rotated up to stop.

2 Assembly Aid

Must not be used after removal.

3 Coil Spring

Be aware of the various suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

4 Upper Spring Support

5 Bolt

M14 x 1.5 x 70

180 Nm

6 Bolt

M10 x 35

50 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

7 Shock Absorbers

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber.

Be aware of the various suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

8 Washer

9 Lower Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link.

10 Wheel Bearing Housing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.