Replacing rubber mount

Remove LEADING LINK .

Using a press and special tools 31 3 031 and 31 3 032 , press rubber mount out of leading link.

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Mount Out Of Leading Link Using Special Tool

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Installation note: 

Keep rubber mount and bushing in leading link clean and free from grease.

Align rubber mount by way of recess (1) in bushing to marking (2) on leading link and press in. The deviation (A) must not exceed ± 5°.

Fig 2: Checking Deviation Of Rubber Mount

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Installation note: 

Protrusion (A) equally large.

Fig 3: Checking Protrusion Of Rubber Mount

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After installation: 

• Perform wheel alignment check  . 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
• Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT