Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing, Air Spring Damper: Removing

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CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Nuts - Suspension strut dome

NOTE:

During assembly work, make sure no pressure points form on the suspension strut boot.

-- Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to RAISING AND LOWERING WITH OPEN AND CLOSED AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .

-- Remove the tower brace. Refer to TOWER BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and move the windshield washer fluid reservoir -1- slightly to the side.

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-- Remove wheel trim cap, remove cover cap on light-alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).

-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Clean air connection on the air spring damper.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Remove the connecting piece from the residual pressure retaining valve -2-. Air escapes then.

-- Remove the clip -arrow- and free up the lines -3-.

NOTE:

Do not loosen or remove the residual pressure retaining valve -2-.

-- Seal both connections. Make sure that no dust particles enter connections.

-- Secure the wheel bearing housing using a :T10038 -1-, as illustrated.

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the bracket -1- brake line and electric wires from the wheel bearing housing.

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-- Remove the shock absorber fork. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER FORK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the air spring damper.

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NOTE:

When removing the air spring damper, make sure the protective sleeves on the steering, drive axle and air spring damper are not damaged.

If the air spring damper will be replaced. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, FILLING .