Spring/Shock Absorber Rear, Replacing

Spring/shock absorber rear, replacing

Removal

Removing the shock absorber/spring
Remove the spring strut. Spring/Shock Absorber Rear, Replacing.
Secure the spring strut in a vise.




Mark the rubber shim (1) and the spring seat (2). Use a chalk mark (3) to facilitate installation.




Compress the spring using the spring clamps999 5407 CLAMPING TOOL 999 5407 Clamping Tool. Set the clamps facing each other. Tighten the clamps alternately until the load is relieved from the spring seat.
Remove the nut from the spring strut mounting. Use socket999 5500 SOCKET UPPER NUT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 999 5500 Socket Upper Nut Rear Shock Absorber and a 3/8" Torx-wrench as a counterhold.

Remove:
- the spring seat
- the spring.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications Tightening Torque.

Installing the spring/shock absorber





Only applies when replacing springs:
Compress the new spring to a length of approximately 260 mm (10"). Use spring clamps999 5407 CLAMPING TOOL 999 5407 Clamping Tool.





Only applies when replacing springs:
Remove the rubber shim (1) for the spring. Position the rubber shim on the new spring. Replace the rubber liner if it is damaged.
The notch (2) in the rubber shim.




Install the spring (1) on the shock absorber. Ensure that the end of the spring is correctly seated (2) on the shock absorber.

Note! The lower end of the spring must be turned in towards the center of the car. Applies to both sides.




Reinstall the spring seat (1) on the rubber shim for the spring (2).
Check that the mark (3) on the spring seat is in line with the mark on the rubber shim.




Install a new nut (1) for the upper mounting for the shock absorber.
Use socket999 5500 SOCKET UPPER NUT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 999 5500 Socket Upper Nut Rear Shock Absorber and a 3/8" Torx socket as a counterhold to tighten the nut.
Tighten the shock absorber nut. See Tightening torque Tightening Torque.
Remove the spring clamps.
Install the spring strut.