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Audi Q5: Spring Tensioning System -VAS6274-, Converting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Spring Tensioning System -VAS6274-
  • Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set -VAS6274/10-
  • Spring Tensioning System - Q5 Set -VAS6274/11-

  Note

It must only be converted once. It is not necessary to convert back again.

- Remove the tensioning system nuts -arrows- (quantity: six).

- Remove the plate and remove the rods from the tensioning system.

Audi Q5. A42-10175

- Remove the bolt -arrow- and the previous spring plate -1- with the hole -2- without the counter-bore.

Audi Q5. A42-10177

- Insert the new plate with the threaded holes supplied with the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set -VAS6274/10- into the plate so that the "R" and "L" are horizontal.

Audi Q5. A42-10179

- Tighten the new bolt -arrow- supplied with the plate from the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set -VAS6274/10-. Do not rotate the plate.

- Insert the new spring plate -1- with the hole -3- with the counter-bore from the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set -VAS6274/10-.

- Insert the new spring plate -1- so the stop -2- aligns with the marking "L".

- Tighten the new spring plate -1- with the new bolt from the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set -VAS6274/10-.

- Remove the spring plate at the hydraulic cylinder.

Audi Q5. A42-10180

- Remove the tab -2- and replace with the new tab from the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set -VAS6274/10-.

- Tighten the new tab -2- with the new bolts -1- from the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set -VAS6274/10-.

- Install the spring plate lightly as far as the stop on the tensioning system and then rotate it back again slightly.

- Position the Spring Tensioning System - Q5 Set - Suspension Strut Mounting -VAS6274/11-3- on the spring plate.

Audi Q5. A42-10176

- Insert the rods from the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set -VAS6274/10- with the long taper -1- into the tensioning system plate.

- Insert the upper rod in the tab -2-.

- Position the plate on the rods.

Audi Q5. A42-10178

- Install the sleeves -2- and -3- from the Spring Tensioning System - Audi Set -VAS6274/10- and install the nuts -1- lightly.

Audi Q5. A42-10181

- Position the tensioning system on a level surface and tighten the nuts -arrows-.

Audi Q5. A42-10175

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