Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing: Installing
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Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- One Of The Two Arrows -1- On The Spring Plate -2- Must Point In The Direction Of Travel.
-- Insert the wheel hub in the drive axle outer joint.
-- Insert wheel bearing housing with ball joint into control arm.
- On vehicles with electronically controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), perform the function "Adapt the Control Position" with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- If the control position was reprogrammed and if the vehicle has lane assist, then it will then be necessary to calibrate the driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .
- On vehicles with level control system sensor, perform headlamp basic setting. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING / HEADLAMPS, CALIBRATING / LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR .
-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .