Cayenne GTS (9PA) V8-4.8L (2008)
Marking and fitting top concave support with top support at correct position
At the correct position means that the two individual parts are fitted precisely together.
Assembly
Assembly
Caution
Increased risk of accidents due to spring tensioning.
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Danger of injury and damage from springs jumping out.
-> Never use an impact bolter to loosen or tighten the fastening nut.
-> Use a commercially available changeover ratchet.
1. Position the bottom support and bottom concave washer assembly at the correct position on the shock absorber.
At the correct position means that the two individual parts are fitted precisely together.
2. Position the pre-tensioned coil spring precisely at the stop in the bottom concave washer -arrow-.
Coil spring stop in bottom concave washer
3. Slide the protective sleeve/stop buffer/cap assembly loosely onto the piston rod.
4. Position the top concave support assembly with the top support.
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For the left spring strut, the marking -see figure- must be pointing away from the direction of travel when installing the top concave support.