Spring, Rear
Spring
Special tools:
951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston
951 2912 Claw 951 2912 Claw
951 2897 Claw 951 2897 Claw
Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Preparatory work
Removing wheels
Remove the rear wheel from the relevant side.
Removal
Removing the spring
Use: 951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston with: 951 2897 Claw 951 2897 Claw.
Compress the spring.
Remove the spring and grommet.
Warning! It is essential that the correct claw for the vehicle model is used. Always check that the number punched on the claw corresponds to the number indicated in the method.
Installation
Installing the spring
Compress the spring.
Use: 951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston with: 951 2912 Claw 951 2912 Claw.
Install:
- the grommet
- the spring.
Warning! It is essential that the correct claw for the vehicle model is used. Always check that the number punched on the claw corresponds to the tool number indicated in the method.
Note! Make sure that the spring engages in the link arm's grooves.
Finishing
Install the wheel. See: Wheels Service and Repair.
Check and adjust the headlamps in accordance with: Headlamps, adjusting Headlamps, Aligning.