Overview - Suspension Strut Coil Spring

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Suspension Strut Coil Spring

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1. Protective Cover
2. Stop Buffer
3. Coil Spring
4. Spring Support
5. Strut Mount
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
6. Nut
   • 50 Nm
   • Always replace after removing
7. Cap
   • Can only be installed in one position
8. Cap
   • Equipped on some models
9. Protective Cap
10. Spring Washer
11. Lower Spring Plate
12. Shock Absorber
    • Because of different shock absorber valve systems, only install new shock absorbers from the same manufacturer on both axles, if possible.
    • Removing and installing. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, SERVICING . For equipment versions with electronic damping: "Adapt new control position" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester after replacing.

Suspension Strut Coil Spring Installation Position

Fig 2: Suspension Strut Coil Spring Installation Position

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• The strut mount positioning pin -1- must engage in the hole -2- in the suspension strut tower -arrow-.