Spring, Rear

Spring

Special tools:
951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston
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 on the left-hand side




- use: 951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston with claw: 951 2897 Claw 951 2897 Claw
- compress the spring
- remove 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 matches the number indicated in the method.

Note! Note the point of contact on the spring for easier installation.

Removing the spring on the right-hand side




Using a transmission jack, carefully lift under the control arm to relieve the pressure on the shock absorber.

Note! Always make sure that the car is not lifted off the hoist when working with the transmission jack.

Remove:
- the screw for the shock absorber
- the transmission jack.




Use hydraulic spring tensioner: 951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston with claw: 951 2897 Claw 951 2897 Claw.
Compress the spring.
Remove 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 matches the number indicated in the method.

Note! Note the point of contact on the spring for easier installation.




Remove the grommet

Installation

Installing the spring on the left-hand side
Compress the spring.
Use hydraulic spring tensioner: 951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston with claw: 951 2897 Claw 951 2897 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 matches the number indicated in the method.

Note! Make sure that the spring engages in the link arm's grooves.

Installing the spring on the right-hand side
Compress the spring.
Use hydraulic spring tensioner: 951 2911 Hydraulic piston 951 2911 Hydraulic Piston with claw: 951 2897 Claw 951 2897 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 matches the number indicated in the method.

Note! Make sure that the spring engages in the link arm's grooves.




Using a transmission jack, carefully lift under the control arm so that the screw for the shock absorber can be installed.

Note! Always make sure that the car is not lifted off the hoist when working with the transmission jack.

Install the screw in the shock absorber. Tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.

Finishing

Install the wheel. See: Wheels Service and Repair.
Check and adjust the headlamps in accordance with: Headlamps, adjusting Headlamps, Aligning.