31 12 080 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Tension Struts
IMPORTANT:
Observe safety instructions when raising the vehicle.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front assembly underside protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove air duct for brake ventilation
- E67: Remove spring strut . See 31 31 031 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT (SPORT SUSPENSION) , 31 31 031 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT (STANDARD SUSPENSION) or 31 31 031 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT (STANDARD SUSPENSION, BUILD DATE FROM 03/2005) .
Build date up to 09/2003:
Remove tension strut cover.
Installation:
Attach tension strut cover over bolt head and nut. Pin (1) must snap into place in bore (2).
Release nut (1) and remove screw.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tighten bolt connection in normal position . See 32 00 ... MOVING VEHICLE INTO NORMAL POSITION .
Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ . See FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Release nut (2); if necessary, grip at Torx socket.
Installation:
Keep tension strut to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 31 12 19AZ . See FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .