Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing: Notes
Removing
-- Remove the shock absorber fork. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER FORK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Versions with Air Suspension:
Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
Make sure that during the assembly work, no pressure points are created on the air suspension boot.
-- Remove the air line -2- on the residual pressure valve -3-. The air escapes from this.
-- Free up the air line on the bracket -1-.
The residual pressure valve cannot be removed separately.
-- Seal both connections.
Equipment Versions with Electronic Damping:
-- Remove the cover -1-.
-- Disconnect the connector by releasing the locking ring -2- upward in direction of -arrows-, and remove the connector.
Continuation for All Vehicles:
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, and remove the suspension strut. Do not damage the CV boots on the steering, the drive axle as well as the boot.