Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
5. Secure top of shock absorber.
Install spring upper isolator.
Install upper washer.
Fit but do not tighten locknut on shock absorber.
6. Manually retract shock absorber and place a bolt through spring coils and shock absorber lower-bush.
7. Secure shock absorber to upper mounting.
Fit a spanner on shock absorber shaft flats to prevent rotation (wrench in socket on adaptive damping).
Tighten shock absorber upper lock nut to 30 - 40 Nm (16 - 18 Nm on adaptive damping).
8. Position shock absorber/spring assembly to vehicle.