Suspension Strut, Servicing, Air Spring Damper: Removing

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NOTE:

Replacement of boot is performed with air spring shock absorber installed.

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

NOTE:

To prevent the joints on the upper control arm from being damaged, support the wheel bearing housing.

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

-- Unclip the wires from the wire holder -arrow- and free them up.

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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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-- Mark the position of the connection -1- and of the wire holder -2 and 3- with a felt-tip pen.

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-- Remove the lock washer -1-.

-- Remove the boot -4- carefully off the collar on the suspension strut housing and then pull it down off the rolling piston and off the air spring damper.

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NOTE:

Check the surface of the rolling piston and the rubber boot for damage and dirt before installing.

-- Check the rubber boot -1- for damage. The surface must be regular and uniform.

-- Replace the air spring shock absorber if damaged.

-- Check the rolling piston -2- for damage and dirt and clean with surface with sand paper if necessary. Be careful not to make any grooves or scrapes.