37 10 005 Removing And Installing/Replacing Vent Hose For Active Stabilizer (Front)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION

Distribution hose:

Release nuts (1).

Tightening torque 37 11 2AZ . See 11 FRONT CONTROL AND SUSPENSION ELEMENTS for specs.

Withdraw vent line (3) from distribution hose (2).

Remove distribution hose (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Distribution Hose And Nuts

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Vent hose:

Withdraw seal plug (1) from front axle carrier.

Remove vent line with filter from front axle carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Seal Plug

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Observe the following when replacing vent valves:

Release vent valves (1).

Installation:

Push distribution hose (2) into vent valves (1) up to middle between markings (M).

Tightening torque 37 11 1AZ . See 11 FRONT CONTROL AND SUSPENSION ELEMENTS for specs.

Screw vent valves (1) completely into oscillating motor.

Remove assembly plugs from both vent valves (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Distribution Hose Into Vent Valves

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