Install the left and right spring strut holder

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NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Install spring suspension strut

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Keep the connection of the spring strut holder to the spring strut clean and free from oil and grease.

Expand spring strut holder (3) with special tool 2 414 636
Protecting the output shaft from damage with a towel is mandatory (1) .
Release swivel bearing (2) from the attachment on the upper wishbone.
Feed in the spring strut holder (3) in the arrow direction and use the gap to align it with the positioning pin on the suspension strut.
The spring strut holder (3) must be pushed upwards onto the spring strut to the stop.
Remove towel (1) .

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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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Remove the special tool 2 414 636.
The spring strut holder (1) must be pushed up to the limit position on the spring strut!

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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.

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 .

Position spring strut holder on wishbone.
Replace the screw (3) and the nut (1).
Parts: Bolt and nut
Punch in the swivel bearing (2) at the front towards the inner.
Insert the screw (3) .

Tighten the nut (1) in the NORMAL POSITION .

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Spring strut holder to lower wishbone
M14 Replace screw and nut. Tighten the screw connection in the normal position!
	Joining torque	165 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°