31 12 080 Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Tension Struts
IMPORTANT:
Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle.
See 00..... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM
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. See 35 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING MOUNTING BLOCK FOR PEDALS
- E67: Remove spring strut
Build date up to 09/2003:
Remove tension strut cover. See 31 31 000 Removing and Installing Complete Left or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber
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... MOVE VEHICLE INTO NORMAL POSITION
Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ. See 31 12 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS
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 31 12 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS