Remove the spring strut support bearing
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
WARNING:
Spring preload
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the coil spring with special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340).
- Use special tool as per Owner's Manual and always observe the safety instructions.
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to RELEASING THE BRAKE HOSE AND CABLE .
- Refer to DETACHING THE UPPER WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to REMOVING SPRING STRUT HOLDER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT FROM THE COIL SPRING .
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPRING TENSIONER .
- Refer to TENSIONING THE COIL SPRING .
NOTE:
The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Detach cover cap (1).
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Releasing and tightening the nut on the support bearing or spring strut support bearing with an impact screwdriver is prohibited.
Releasing and tightening the nut on the support bearing or spring strut support bearing with an impact screwdriver is prohibited.
- Release nut with special tool 0 496 514 (33 0 040).
- Remove the spring strut support bearing (1) with the spring pad.