Install the spring strut support bearing

• Check spring pad (1)  for damage; replace if necessary.
• Position the spring pad (1)  correctly based on the recess to the spring strut support bearing (2)  .

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• Align the coil spring end (1)  at the spring pad (2)  to the limit position.

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• Mount the spring strut support bearing on the piston rod of the spring strut.
• Align the coil spring end (1)  at the spring pad (2)  to the limit position.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Releasing and tightening the nut on the support bearing or strut mount with an impact screwdriver is prohibited.
• Replace nut.

  Parts:  Nut

• Tighten the nut of the spring strut support bearing (1)  with the special tools 2 355 965  and 2 355 966  .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear spring strut support bearing to spring strut shock absorber
  M10 Replace nut.	Tightening torque	28 Nm

Follow-up Work 

• Relieve tension on COIL SPRING
• Install the rear spring strut SHOCK ABSORBER .
• Position SOUNDPROOFING MAT .
• Install rear upper SEAT BELT .
• Install the storage shelf TRIM PANEL .
• Remove the rear wheel arch COVER .
• Install the camber control arm COVER .
• Install rear left or right WHEEL .
• Connect all battery EARTH LEADS .
• Activate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .