Install spring suspension strut

• Spread spring strut holder (1) using special tool 2 414 636.
• Release the swivel bearing from the attachment on the top wishbone.
• Feed in the spring strut holder (1) in the arrow direction and use the gap align it with the positioning pin on the spring strut.
• The spring strut holder (1) must  be pushed upwards onto the spring strut to the stop.
• Remove the special tool 2 414 636.

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Secure the swivel bearing 

• Fasten the swivel bearing (1) by using the special tool 2 413 317 to protect it from tilting outwards.

  Swivel bearing (1) must not hang down from the brake hose.

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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 in extension of edge (4).

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• Replace the screw (1).

  Parts:  Screw

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

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• Position spring strut holder on wishbone.
• Replace screw (3) and nut (1).

  Parts:  Bolt and nut

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• Punch in the swivel bearing (2) at the front towards the inner.
• Insert the screw (3).
• Tighten the nut (1) in the NORMAL POSITION .

Follow-up work 

• Refer to FASTENING THE WISHBONE TO THE TOP OF THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to FASTENING THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE CABLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .