Install the left and right spring strut holder
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.
Install spring suspension strut
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Keep the connection between the spring strut holder and the suspension strut clean and free of oil and grease.
Keep the connection between the spring strut holder and the suspension strut clean and free of oil and grease.
- 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).
- Replace the screw (2).
Parts: Screw
- Screw the bolt (2) into the spring strut holder (1) and tighten it.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Spring strut holder on front spring strut | ||
|---|---|---|
| M10 Replace screw. |
Snug torque | 42 Nm |
| Angle of rotation | 90° | |
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the normal position (vehicle has a full tank, vehicle is completely assembled).
Tighten the screw connection in the normal position (vehicle has a full tank, vehicle is completely assembled).
- Position spring strut holder on wishbone.
- Replace the screw (2) and the nut (1).
Parts: Screw, nut
- Install the screw (2) and tighten the nut (1) in the normal position.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Bottom wishbone on spring strut holder | ||
|---|---|---|
| M14 Replace screw and nut. Tighten threaded connection in the normal position (vehicle has a full tank, vehicle is completely assembled). |
Snug torque | 165 Nm |
| Angle of rotation | 90° | |
- 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 TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Anti-roll bar link on anti-roll bar/spring strut (air suspension) | ||
|---|---|---|
| M12 Replace nuts. |
Tightening torque | 100 Nm |
Removing the top swivel bearing attachment
- Loosen and remove special tool 2 413 317 from the swivel bearing (1).
Fastening the wishbone to the top of the swivel bearing
- Position the wishbone pin (4) in the bore of the swivel bearing (3).
- Replace the screw (2) and the nut (1).
Parts: Screw, nut
- Install the bolt (2).
- Tighten the screw connection using the nut (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Upper wishbone to swivel bearing | ||
|---|---|---|
| M10 Replace screw and nut. Tightening via nut. |
Tightening torque | 56 Nm |
Fasten the output shaft on the wheel bearing
- Replace the collar screw (1) and compression spring (2).
Parts: Collar screw and compression spring
- Note installation position of compression spring (2).
- Keep the collar screw (1) and the front gearings of the wheel bearing and the output shaft clean and free of grease.
- Hand-tighten the collar screw (1) with the compression spring.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The front gearing of wheel bearing and driven shaft must be installed with a positive fit (tooth in tooth position).
The front gearing of wheel bearing and driven shaft must be installed with a positive fit (tooth in tooth position).
- Ensure positive locking by mutual twisting of the wheel bearing (1) and the output shaft (2).
- Press brake pedal.
- Tighten the collar screw.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Output shaft to wheel bearing | ||
|---|---|---|
| M16 Replace collar screw and spring. |
Snug torque | 210 Nm |
| Angle of rotation | 90° | |