Vehicles before change point in 1982 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SPRING STRUT Lift car and support trailing arm from underneath. Detach spring strut from trailing arm. Important: Spring strut absorber serves as a retaining strap. Installation: Tighten bolt with car in normal position¹). ¹) See Specifications | |
Detach centering shell from wheel house. Installation: Torque values¹). Replace self-locking nuts. ¹) See Specifications | |
Remove spring strut absorber. Important: Gasket. | |
Vehicles after change point in 1982 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SPRING STRUT ASSEMBLY Lift car and support trailing arm. Detach spring strut at trailing arm. Caution! Spring strut acts as a retaining strap! Installation: Tighten bolt with car in normal position*. * See Specifications | |
Remove trunk trim partially. Disconnect centering shell at wheel house. Installation: Tightening torque*. Replace self-locking nuts. * See Specifications | |
Remove spring strut. Important! Gasket (1)! | |
Important! Always store shock absorbers standing upright. If shock absorbers are stored laying down with piston rods run in, this could cause noise when installed in car. Remedy: Store shock absorbers with run out piston rods at room temperature and standing upright for 24 hours. |