31 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut
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IMPORTANT:
With build date 12/2006 the tension strut to guide joint connection was increased by 10 mm. The upshot of this is that on vehicles up to 12/2006 the guide joint, see 31 12 026 Removing and installing/replacing guide joint in swivel bearing must also be replaced.
Mixed fitting of tension struts is permitted!
Mixed fitting of tension struts is permitted!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front assembly underside protection, see 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- If necessary, remove steering gear cover.
- Detach front wheel arch trim, see 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER
- Remove guide joint, see 31 12 026 Removing and installing/replacing guide joint in swivel bearing .
Release screw (1).
Release nut on rear side.
Swivel holder (2) for engine shielding at front towards center of vehicle and remove towards bottom.
Unfasten nut.
Remove screw towards front.
Remove tension strut.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tighten bolt connection in normal position, see 32 00 ... MOVING VEHICLE INTO NORMAL POSITION .
Tightening torque: 31 12 1AZ, see 31 12 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .