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31 .. .. Layout of Spring Strut Shock Absorber

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Fig 1: Identifying Layout Of Spring Strut Shock Absorber Components
G04726236Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER 
  2. LOWER SPRING PAD 
  3. COIL SPRING 
  4. AUXILIARY DAMPER 
  5. Wheel arch
  6. UPPER SPRING PLATE 
  7. Centering pin
  8. Grease cap
  9. Nut
  10. UPPER SPRING PAD 
  11. THRUST BEARING 
  12. DUST SLEEVE 
  13. Thrust washer/shim
  14. RUBBER GAITER