Remove shock absorber.
Install the compressor on the spring. piece of rubber (e.g. old hose) can be used as a lining.
Tighten the compressor clamps evenly until the spring is compressed.
Loosen the upper shock absorber mounting nut with a spanner wrench while holding the shock absorber piston rod.
Separate shock absorber, spring and installation parts.
Assemble all parts of the suspension strut together with the new shock absorber. At the same time, lubricate the contact surfaces of the rubber parts with talcum powder.
Make sure that the suspension strut fits exactly into the recesses at the top of the damping ring or in the lower spring plate bearing.
Align shock absorber and spring with each other. The shock absorber mounting axis at the bottom should be in the same plane with the middle of the three holes of the upper suspension strut mounting. If necessary, pre-install the suspension strut.
On vehicles with ride height adjustment, insert new O-rings into the piston rod. Position the connecting part of the hydraulic pipeline after connection so that the connection points to the pedal in the upper spring plate, do not turn when tightening.
Tighten the new self-locking nut of the shock absorber upper mounting to 2 Nm.
Install shock absorber.
On vehicles with ride height control, check the hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir (receiver). The hydraulic system removes air automatically while driving. In this regard, after a few kilometers, you need to add fluid again.
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