Shock absorber elements
Warning: The spring is under load, compressed by the tool, Danger!
- 1 - shock absorber. Replace only as a set
- 2 - compression stroke buffer
- 3 - protective cover
- 4 - helical spring.
- 5 - plate
- 6 - thrust bearing
- 7 - suspension strut support
- 8 - nut, 60 Nm. Replace after each unscrewing. It turns away only after the spring is compressed by the device.
- 9 - centering cup, 60 Nm
- 10 - nut, 60 Nm. Self-locking, be sure to replace.
Withdrawal
1. Remove shock absorber, refer to subsection Removal and installation of an amortization rack and the case of the wheel bearing.
Warning: The spring is under high force. To be able to remove the shock absorber, the spring must be compressed with a suitable tool.
Warning: The shock absorber nut should only be loosened when the spring is compressed with the tool!
2. Compress the spring with the appropriate tool -1- and shoes -2-.
Warning: Insert the tool into the coils of the spring so that the coils are securely gripped and the tool cannot slip out. The spring is compressed with great force, so use only a reliable tool. Never tighten the spring with wire. Danger of accident!
3. Loosen the spring strut mounting nut while holding it against turning with a 7 mm socket wrench. A nut wrench is required for the nut. In case of using tool -3- (AUDI-3186 or HAZET 2593-21 complete with 2100-07) a normal torque wrench can be used for tightening.
4. Slowly unload the spring, remove individual parts.
5. Check shock absorber, refer to subsection Shock absorber check.
6. If necessary, dispose of the shock absorber, refer to subsection Shock Absorber Disposal.
Installation
Warning: Springs are available in various accuracy classes. Only the same label should be used (color coding).
1. The new spring is protected from corrosion by varnish. Before installing the springs, check the integrity of the lacquer coating and, if necessary, restore it.
2. Compress the spring with a suitable tool and insert into the shock absorber. Make sure that the end of the spring rests against the stop of the bottom plate.
3. Assemble the suspension strut according to the illustration Elements of the suspension strut.
4. Tighten the new nut to 60 Nm while holding the stem with a 7 mm socket wrench.
Warning: To install a torque wrench, AUDI-3186 or HAZET 2593-21 can be used as a tool, complete with 2100-07 to keep it from turning.
5. Slowly unload the spring.
6. Install the suspension strut, refer to subsection Removal and installation of an amortization rack and the case of the wheel bearing.
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