E4-WM5-Y722A00
MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
Created: 05.26.21
E4-WM5-Y722A00_2 page 5 of 6
latest revision: 01.20.22
F.
Using an appropriate spring compressor, compress the appropriate spring and assemble it with
the new Bilstein shock.
For 6100s, use the OEM coil spring. For 6112s, use the Bilstein
supplied coil spring.
Ensure that the coil spring is installed in the direction shown only. Refer to
Figure 1.
G.
Install the OEM jounce bumper followed by the OEM top hat assembly (which includes the OEM
top mount plate and OEM top mount spring isolator) over the threaded stem on the new Bilstein
shock and on top of the spring. Refer to Figure 4.
NOTE: DO NOT use the OEM rod collar on the new Bilstein 6100/6112 shock, refer to
Figure 2.
H.
Rotate the coil spring until the end of the top coil is seated into the OEM top mount spring
isolator as shown in Figure 3.
I.
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.
J.
Install the provided new flange lock nut and tighten to 45 Nm (34 lb/ft).
****DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THE LOCK NUT! ****
K.
Release the spring compressor while ensuring that the end of the top coil remains seated in the
OEM top hat assembly.
L.
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 supplied lower T bar bolts down
through the T bar and control arm. Then install the Bilstein supplied flange lock nuts on to the
supplied T-Bar bolts and tighten the supplied flange lock nuts to 90 Nm (66 lb/ft). Do not re-use
the original lock nuts or T bar bolts. This completes the installation.
M.
Check wheel alignment. If necessary, adjust to the
vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Figure 3: Coil spring clocking
Coil spring
end seated
against OEM
top hat
OEM rod collar
Figure 2
