Releasing the swivel bearing at the left front and right on the spring strut

• Release nut (1)  .
• Thread out the screw (2)  and remove it.
• Guide out and remove holder (3)  .

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• Release nut (1)  .
• Thread out the screw (2)  and remove it.
• Guide out and remove holder (3)  .

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• Have the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230)  ready.

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• Spread open the swivel bearing (1)  in the arrow direction with the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230)  .
• Pull down the swivel bearing (1)  from the spring strut (2)  and set it aside.

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• Spread the swivel bearing (1)  in arrow direction with the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230)  .
• Pull down the swivel bearing (1)  from the spring strut (2)  and set it aside.

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• Release nuts (1)  .
• Feed out and remove the screws (2)  .
• Guide out and remove holder (3)  .

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• Release nuts (1)  .
• Feed out and remove the screws (2)  .
• Guide out and remove holder (3)  .

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• Have the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230)  ready.

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• Using the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230)  , spread open the swivel bearing (1)  in the marked area.
• Pull down the swivel bearing (1)  from the spring strut (2)  and set it aside.

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• Using the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230)  , spread open the swivel bearing (1)  in the marked area.
• Pull down the swivel bearing (1)  from the spring strut (2)  and set it aside.

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