Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, multi-link suspension

1 -

Bolt

Renew after removing

50 N·m +45°

2 -	Shock absorber

Removing and installing → Chapter

Note correct installation position of cable tie fastener.

Defective shock absorbers must always be degassed and drained before disposal → Chapter

3 -	Upper spring seat

Fit on lug on body.

4 -

Spring

Removing and installing → Chapter

5 -

Clip

Assists with installation

6 -	Lower spring seat

Turn end of spring against stop

When installing, fit pin into aperture in spring mounting on lower transverse link -arrow-.

7 -	Lower transverse link

8 -

Nut

Renew after removing

Always tighten bolted connection with suspension in unladen position → Chapter

70 N·m +180°

9 -

Bolt

Renew after removing