Install spring suspension strut

• Expand spring strut holder (1) with special tool 2 414 636  .
• Protecting the output shaft from damage with a towel is mandatory (2).
• Align spring strut holder (1) using the gap on the reference mark on the spring strut.
• Insert and position spring strut holder (1) on spring strut.

  The spring strut holder (1) must be pushed up to the limit position on the spring strut!

• Remove the special tool 2 414 636  .
• Remove towel (2).

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  Checking the installation position of the spring strut holder 

• Check the installation position of the spring strut holder (1) for the spring strut (2).

  The spring strut holder (1) must be correctly aligned to the spring strut (2) on the basis of the color coding (3).

  The color coding (3) runs according to the extension of the elevation (4).

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• Replace the screw (2).

  Parts:  Screw

• Screw the screw (2) into the spring strut holder (1) and tighten it.
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Spring strut holder on front spring strut
  M10 Replace screw.	Joining torque	42 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
  For additional information see: TECHNICAL DATA OVERVIEW .

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• Position spring strut holder on wishbone.
• Replace screw (2) and nut (1).

  Parts:  Bolt and the nut

• Install the bolt (2).
• Tighten the nut (1) in the NORMAL POSITION .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Bottom wishbone on spring strut holder
  M14 Replace screw and nut. Tighten screw connection in normal position!	Joining torque	165 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

  Fasten the stabilizer anti-roll bar link to the spring strut holder 

• Position the stabilizer anti-roll bar link (2) to the spring strut holder.
• Replace nut (1).

  Parts:  Nut

• Tighten nut (1).
  NOTE: Counter-hold at the Torx socket.
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Anti-roll bar link on anti-roll bar/spring strut (air suspension)
  M12 Replace nuts.	tightening torque	100 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to FASTENING THE WISHBONE TO THE TOP OF THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TOP SWIVEL BEARING ATTACHMENT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT SPRING STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .
• Refer to FASTENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .