tow AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Suspension Rear Struts And Upper Control Arm Workshop Manual
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4 - 
Coil spring 
Always replace on both sidesDifferent versions depending on 
suspension version   vehicle data label, page 42
-46
 to determine correct spring 
version 
Install on shock absorber and turn so that 
end of spring coil is resting against stop of 
lower spring retainer Installation position: colored marking on 
spring faces down toward spring retainer If suspension strut is correctly installed, 
bottom end of spring on left side faces 
toward rear; bottom end on right-side faces 
toward front 
5 - 
Bolt Always replace
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-  Compress new coil spring using VAG1752/1 spring compressor.
-  Fit compressed coil spring onto shock absorber.
Colored marking on coil spring must be facing down toward spring 
retainer End of spring coil should be resting against stop of spring retainer 
(arrow) 
    
-  Install damper ring so that end of spring coil is resting against stop of 
damper ring (arrow). 
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