Removing the spring strut holder on left and right

Removing the spring strut holder 

• Loosen nut (1)  .
• Punch in the swivel bearing (2)  at the front towards the inner.
• Pull out screw (3)  .

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  Marking the installation position of the spring strut holder 

• Mark the installation position of the spring strut holder (1)  for the spring strut (2)  before the removal.
• A color coding (3) must  be made in the edge extension (4)  .

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• Release the screw (1)  from the spring strut holder (2)  .

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• Expand spring strut holder (1) with special tool 2 414 636  .

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Failure to comply with the specification. 
  Component damage. 

  • All specifications must  be observed and complied with.
• Protecting the output shaft from damage with a towel is mandatory (1)  .
• Release swivel bearing (2)  from the attachment on the upper wishbone.
• Guide out and remove spring strut holder (3)  downwards in the arrow direction.

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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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