37 12 1090 Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ .

IMPORTANT: Secure spring strut shock absorber against falling out.

Remove spring strut shock absorber from wheel carrier and tie up.

Installation:

Replace screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Suspension Strut Bolt

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove from cable guide (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Guide And Plug Connection

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Fold back sound insulation (1) and release nuts (2).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 3: Folding Sound Insulation Upwards

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Press wheel carrier downwards, guide spring strut shock absorber downwards between guide arm and control arm and then remove in upwards direction.

Fig 4: Removing Guide Spring Strut Shock Absorber

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IMPORTANT: Before tightening screw connection, check that spring strut shock absorber pin is correctly positioned in wheel carrier.