A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
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Coil spring stop (on lower spring seat) aligns with shock absorber mounting eye.
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Illustration shows right-side strut; on left-side strut, lower spring seat coil spring stop points downward.
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a - Coil spring
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b - Lower spring seat
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c - Spring cylinder (shock absorber mounting eye)
Fig. 3 - Installation Of Bearing With Locating Tab For Upper Spring Seat
NOTE:
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Left.-side strut: locating tab -A- (arrow) on bearing points to -L- on upper spring seat, as shown.
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Right-side strut: locating tab -A- on bearing points to -R- on upper spring seat.
Fig. 4 - Strut Adapter To Bearing With Locating Tab
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Install so locating tab engages in recess on strut adapter (arrow).
DISASSEMBLY
1. Clamp spring compressor VAG 1752/2, or equivalent, in vise.
2. Install strut in spring compressor.
3. Pre-compress coil spring with spring compressor VAG 1752/1, or equivalent, far enough so upper spring seat is free.