lock AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Suspension Rear Struts And Upper Control Arm Workshop Manual

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Suspension strut, servicing

Disassembling and assembling suspension strut
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1 -
Suspension strut mounting bracket
Different versions on left and right-sides
2 -
Self-locking nut Always replace70 Nm (52 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 )
3 -
Damper ring
Install with stop resting against end of
spring
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- Install suspension strut mounting bracket.

Note:
Nut faces in direction of travel! - Install securing bolt into suspension strut mounting bracket and screw
on nut (arrow) loosely.
- Install locating bolt -A- into suspension strut mounting bracket and
secure loosely with nut.

Note:
Illustration shows the position of the degree scale when assembling the
right-hand suspension strut. - Turn suspension strut mounting bracket until pointer on degree scale
(on VAG1752 suspension strut tensioner) is pointing to 21 2 (with
locking bolt -D- loose) and ... L - left-hand suspension strut
R - right-hand suspension strut
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- ... move lever arm -C- with locating bolt -A- perpendicular to height
adjuster -B-.
- Tighten locking bolt -D-.
- Relieve tension from compressed coil spring and remove VAG1752/1
spring compressor.
- Remove locating bolt -A- from suspension strut mounting bracket.

Note:
Illustration shows right-hand suspension strut. - Tighten nut (arrow).

Tightening torque: 70 Nm (52 ft lb) + 1/4-turn (90 )- Remove suspension strut from VAG1752 suspension strut tensioner.
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