Rear Suspension

Removing and installing rear spring strut (steel spring)
Removal
1. Raise vehicle and remove wheel.

Caution! Danger of injury and material damage if the wheel carrier is raised incorrectly!
^ Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels)! When raising, use a suitable intermediate layer (hard rubber)!
^ Do not damage the brake cover plate!





Note! Spring strut screws are under tension! Use a suitable lift with rubber base!

2. Remove spring strut at wheel carrier. Let connecting rod hang to side.





3. Release spring strut at top (4 screws at the damper housing). To do this, use a 3/8 inch changeover ratchet with extension and universal joint.
4. Carefully remove the assembly spring strut with damper housing from the vehicle.

Installation

Note!
^ Tighten all 4 screws for spring strut attachment at top (camper housing top) with specified tightening torque! To do this, use an extension and a universal joint for the inner fastening screws!





^ The entire threaded parts of the axle must be tightened in vehicle position! Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on the wheels, or the wheel suspension is raised with a universal vehicle lift! -Dimension X-, from lower edge of wing to middle of axle 506 mm ± 10 mm corresponds to vehicle position!
^ Carry out a visual inspection of all parts!
^ Replace self-locking nuts!
^ Replace all expansion screws (screws which are fitted with torque angle tightening procedure)!
^ Use correct tightening torques and torque angle!

1. Insert spring strut into vehicle. When doing this, tighten the rear inner fastening screw (from the damper housing at top) with extension and universal joint. Tighten all 4 screws with 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)!





2. Install lower spring strut attachment with connecting rod. While doing so, use the transmission jack to install the fastening screw. Tighten fastening screw with the correct tightening torque and torque angle! Do not damage the brake cover plate.
3. Mount wheel.