Install the left-hand and right-hand crash lever

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Replace clip nut (1).
Parts: Clip nut

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When positioning the crash lever (1) watch out for the Christmas tree clip.

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Position the tension strut (4) on the front subframe.
Position the crash lever (3) on the front axle support.
Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw
Feed the screw (1) into the spring Circlip (2).
NOTE: Do not yet tighten the screw (1).

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Adjust vehicle to the NORMAL POSITION .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Failure to comply with the specification.
Component damage.
- All specifications must be observed and complied with.
Position special tool 2 358 630 .
Hand-tighten the wheel bolts (1).
Insert the universal jack into the special tool 2 358 630 .

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For installed output shaft:
It is imperative to protect the output shaft (1) from damage with a cloth (2).

The spring strut (3) must be pressed in arrow direction slightly to the side before lifting the swivel bearing (A).

When lifting the swivel bearing, ensure that there is sufficient distance between the output shaft and the spring strut.

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Use the universal jack and the special tool 2 358 630 to lift the swivel bearing until it reaches the dimension (A).
Dimension (A) = 380 mm

Dimension (A) must not be undershot.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .

Tighten the screw (1) in NORMAL POSITION .

NOTE: Drive the steering (swivel bearing) a little inwards.

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Tension strut to front axle support
M14 Replace flat nuts and screw. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque	85 Nm
	Angle of rotation	180°

Remove the special tool

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Replace clip nut (1).
Parts: Clip nut

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When positioning the crash lever (1) watch out for the Christmas tree clip.

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Position the tension strut (4) on the front subframe.
Position the crash lever (3) on the front axle support.
Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw
Feed in the screw (1) with the spring circlip (2) and screw in by a few turns.
The screw connection is tightened later in NORMAL POSITION .

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Adjust vehicle to the NORMAL POSITION .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Failure to comply with the specification.
Component damage.
- All specifications must be observed and complied with.
Pull the swivel bearing (1) slightly downwards.
Position spring strut (2) in the arrow direction behind the bottom wishbone (3).

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Position special tool 2 358 630 .
Hand-tighten the wheel bolts (1).
Insert the universal jack into the special tool 2 358 630 .

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Use the universal jack and the special tool 2 358 630 to lift the swivel bearing until it reaches the dimension (A).

When lifting the swivel bearing, ensure that there is sufficient distance to the spring strut.

The dimension (A) cannot be undershot.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS

Rear-wheel drive
Measured from center of wheel hub to lower edge of wheel well	Dimension A 378 ⁺¹⁰_-10 mm

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .

Tighten the screw (1) in NORMAL POSITION .

NOTE: Drive the steering (swivel bearing) a little inwards.

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Tension strut to front axle support
M14 Replace flat nuts and screw. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque	85 Nm
	Angle of rotation	180°

Remove the special tool