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33 32 170 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut

NOTE: Build date from 07/2006: 
Thread inserts in compression strut for securing tension strut have been omitted.
IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle, see 00 ... ... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .
Driving without  tension struts is not permitted!

Release screws (1, 3).

Remove tension strut (2).

Installation: 

When replacing compression strut: If necessary, replace threaded screws (3) with self-tapping screws.

Tightening torque: 33 32 26AZ, see 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 1: Tension Strut And Screw
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