Shock Absorber Fork, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Versions with coil springs: determine the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION, VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
-- Versions with air suspension: determine the standard vehicle height. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .
-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Turn the wheel hub, until a wheel bolt hole is at the top.
Risk of Destroying the Wheel Bearing When Installing the Wheel Bolt.
- Install a washer on the wheel bolt so that the wheel bolt does not press again the wheel bearing.
-- Install the : T10149 with a wheel bolt -2- and inserted washer -1- on the wheel hub.
-- Slightly lift the wheel bearing housing using the : T10149 with the : VAS6931 this allows the threaded connections to easily separate.
-- Remove the nut -3- and the bolt -1- for the coupling rod -2-.
-- Remove the engine and the transmission jack.
-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- for the shock absorber fork.
-- Push the bracket -3- with the brake hose to the side.
-- Insert the : 3424 into the slot in the shock absorber fork -arrow-.
There Is a Risk of Damaging the Ball Joint If Force Is Used.
- Never press the joints in the control arm past the maximum articulation.
-- Remove the shock absorber fork downward from the shock absorber tube.
-- Carefully press the wheel bearing housing downward and remove the shock absorber fork.