Remove the right spring strut holder

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Release nut (1).
Remove the screw (2).

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- Releasing the anti-roll bar link from the spring strut holder
Unfasten nut (1).
NOTE: Counter-hold at the Torx socket.
Releasing the anti-roll bar link (2) from the spring strut holder.

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- Marking the installation position of the spring strut holder
Mark the installation position of the spring strut holder (1) for the spring strut (2) before the removal.
Be sure to make a color coding (3) in extension of the elevation (4).

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Release the screw (2) from the spring strut holder (1).

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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Failure to comply with the specification. Component damage.
- All specifications must be observed and complied with.
Expand spring strut holder (1) with special tool 2 414 636.
Protecting the output shaft from damage with a towel is mandatory (2).
Feed out and remove the spring strut holder (1) downward.

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