Rear Suspension

Removing and installing rear spring strut (steel springs)
Preliminary work

ATTENTION:
Increased risk of accidents if the wheel carrier is raised improperly!
^ Injuries and material damage are possible.
^ Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels).
^ When raising the suspension, use a suitable intermediate layer (hard rubber).
^ Do not damage the brake cover plate.

Remove wheel.

Removing rear spring strut (steel springs)









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

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





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

Installing rear spring strut (steel springs)

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





^ The entire threaded joints 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)!
^ Observe correct tightening torques and torque angle!

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





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

Subsequent work
Fit wheel.