Removing the spring strut holder on left and right

Loosen the output shaft from the wheel bearing 

• Press brake pedal.
• Loosen the collar screw (1)  .

The output shaft is released from the wheel bearing.

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Releasing the upper wishbone from the swivel bearing 

• Loosen nut (1)  .
• Pull out screw (2)  .
• Release the upper 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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Removing the spring strut holder 

• Loosen nut (1)  .
• Remove the bolt (2)  .

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

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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)  .

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• Feed out and remove the spring strut holder (1)  downward.