Installing the spring strut shock absorber

Check the auxiliary damper (1) and the spring pad (2) and replace where required.
Parts: Auxiliary damper and spring pad
Slide the auxiliary damper (1) and the spring pad (2) onto spring strut shock absorber (3).

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Guide in spring strut shock absorber (1) with spring pad and auxiliary damper into tensioned coil spring (2).

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Check the spring pad (1) and replace as needed.
Parts: Spring pad
Position the spring pad (1) 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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Slide the spring strut support bearing with the spring pad (2) onto the piston rod of the spring strut shock absorber.
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 .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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Follow-up Work