Created: 07.30.19 E4-WM5-Y656A00_4 page 5 of 6 latest revision: 07.13.21
F.
Install the supplied spring seat adapter followed by the OEM spring seat and OEM spring
seat isolator onto the new Bilstein shock body as shown. Orient the spring seat adapter,
OEM spring seat, and OEM spring seat isolator in the direction shown only. Ensure that
the groove inside the spring seat adapter fits over the circlip on the shock body [see
page 2 (DETAIL A)]. Improper installation will cause permanent damage to the shock.
G.
Install the supplied bump stop cap onto the shock body as shown in Figure 5.
H.
Using an appropriate spring compressor, compress the OEM spring and assemble it with
the new Bilstein shock. Ensure that the OEM coil spring is installed in the direction
shown only. Refer to Figure 1.
I.
Install the OEM top hat assembly (which includes the OEM dust boot, OEM top mount
plate, and OEM jounce bumper) over the threaded stem on the new Bilstein shock and
on top of the spring. Refer to Figure 5.
J.
Rotate the coil spring until the end of the top coil is seated into the OEM dust boot as
shown in Figure 4.
K.
Rotate the shock so the lower T bar mount is aligned with the upper mount studs as
noted in step B and shown in Figure 1.
L.
Install the provided new flange lock nut and tighten to 25 Nm (19 lb/ft).
****DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THE LOCK NUT! ****
M.
Release the spring compressor while ensuring that the end of the top coil remains
seated in the OEM top hat assembly.
N.
Install the assembly on to the vehicle and tighten all fasteners to the vehicle
manufacturer’s specifications- with exception to the lower T bar bolts. Install the OEM
lower T bar bolts up through the control arm and T bar. Then install the Bilstein supplied
flange lock nuts on to the OEM T-Bar bolts and tighten the supplied flange lock nuts to
72 Nm (53 lb/ft). Do not re-use the original lock nuts. This completes the installation.
O.
Check wheel alignment. If necessary, adjust to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Figure 4: OEM Coil
spring clocking
OEM Coil spring end seated
against OEM dust boot
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