oil 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
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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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WARNING!
Make sure the coil spring is seated correctly in the VAG1752/3
adapter (arrow). - Insert VAG1752/1 spring compressor.

- Compress coil spring using VAG1752/1 spring compressor until upper
shock absorber mount is free.
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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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- ... 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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