Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly Overview

Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly Overview

• Assembly overview, adaptive chassis DCC (FWD) shock absorber, refer to => [ Rear Shock Absorber Assembly Overview, FWD ] Description and Operation.






1 Lower Spring Support

• Spring end rotated up to stop.

2 Assembly Aid

• Must not be used after removal.

3 Coil Spring

• Note different suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

4 Upper Spring Support

5 Bolt

• M14 x 1.5 x 85

• 180 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

6 Bolt

• M10 x 35

• 50 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

7 Shock Absorbers

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Shock Absorber.

• There are different suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

8 Washer

9 Lower Transverse Link

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link, through MY 2010 ] Lower Transverse Link, through MY 2010.

10 Wheel Bearing Housing

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.