Front spring (page 3 of 3)

Refit

1. Fit and align front damper and spring assembly to body.
2. Fit 3 nuts, securing damper and front spring assembly to body and tighten to to 30 Nm.

15. Remove washer and bump stop from damper shaft.
16. Remove dust cover from damper.
17. Remove damper from spring.
18. Remove spring from spring compressor tool 18G 1516.
19. Inspect damper dust cover and bump stop for signs of deterioration or damage.
20. Clean damper dust cover, spring mounting plate and mounting base.
21. Position spring on spring compressor and ensure lugs and arms on compressor firmly hold spring. Compress spring.
22. Fit damper to spring and ensure base of spring is correctly located on damper.
23. Fit damper dust cover, bump stop and washer. Ensure dust cover is pushed fully down damper shaft.
24. Fit spring mounting plate, mounting base and washer to damper and spring assembly.
25. Fit damper shaft nut, restrain damper shaft using a 6 mm Allen key and tighten nut to 30 Nm.
26. Remove damper and spring assembly from spring compressor tool.
3. Locate base of front damper in hub. ensure locating lug on damper engages in slot on hub.
4. Fit pinch bolt securing front hub to damper and tighten to 80 Nm.
5. Align anti-roll bar link to suspension lower arm, fit bolt and tighten to 45 Nm.
6. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
7. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.