31 33 001 (Removing and installing) replacing front left or right spring strut support bearing

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Installation note:

All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.

NOTE: Procedure is described in Replacing front left or right spring strut . See 31 31 041 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT (AWD) or 31 31 031 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER .

Replacement

Vehicle with spacer ring:

NOTE: Spacer ring (A) is fitted in vehicles with "rough road package" version.

Unscrew nuts.

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Remove spacer ring (A) from support bearing.

Installation note:

Align spacer ring (A) using centering pin (1) to support bearing and place in position.

Fig 1: Removing Spacer Ring From Support Bearing

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Replace self-locking nuts.

If necessary, twist/drive out centring pin (1).

NOTE: If a support bearing (2) was fitted without centring pin (1), the centring pin (1) of the new support bearing (2) must be driven or twisted out.

Fig 2: Identifying Support Bearing And Centering Pin

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After installation:

If a support bearing is installed without a centring pin, perform a wheel alignment . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .