Removing the spring strut holder on left and right

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

Removing the spring strut holder

Loosen the output shaft from the wheel bearing

Press brake pedal.
Loosen the collar screw (1).
The output shaft is detached from the wheel bearing.

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- Detach the upper wishbone from the swivel bearing
Unfasten nut (1).
(2) Pull out screw.
Detach the wishbone (4) from the swivel bearing (3).

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- Secure the swivel bearing
Fix the swivel bearing (1) to the body using special tool 2 413 317 in such a way as to prevent it from tipping outwards.
Do not allow the swivel bearing (1) to hang down from the brake hose!

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

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Loosen 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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