correct location of rubber washer in Bilstein strut insert

[amorgenthau]

Hi All ,

Doing a front supension refresh on a 1986 911 carrera Targa 3.2

I bought fresh Bilstein ( 0319P36 0114H2) inserts for my stock BOGE front struts.

When I opened the Bilstein packages the had a rubber washer below the dust shield on one insert and above the dust shield on the other insert?

I called Bilsein direct and their tech support is down temporarily due to Covid-19.

There is a pic showing the two orientations....Does anybody know which is correct? I am ready to install these today.

Thanks
Al

[john walker's workshop]

It's sole purpose is to keep the upper dust sleeve in place when in the package.

[amorgenthau]

Many thanks!

I’ll remove the rubber washer completely and install the struts.

Thanks again,
Al