Installing the spring strut support bearing

Check the spring pad (1) for damage and replace as needed.
Align the spring pad (1) correctly based on the mark to the spring strut support bearing (2).

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Check spring strut, auxiliary damper, protective tube and spring pad (2) for damage and replace as needed.
Align the coil spring end (1) at the spring pad (2) to the stop.

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Mount the spring strut support bearing on the piston rod of the spring strut.
Align the coil spring end (1) at the spring pad (2) to the stop.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Releasing and tightening the nut on the support bearing or spring strut support bearing with an impact screwdriver is prohibited.

Replace nut.
Parts: Nut
Tighten the nut of the spring strut support bearing (1) with the special tool 0 496 514 (33 0 040).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Front spring strut support bearing to spring strut
M12 Replace nut.	tightening torque	34 Nm

NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.

Insert cover cap (1).

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Follow-up work

Refer to ALIGNING SPRING STRUT AND SPRING STRUT SUPPORT BEARING TO EACH OTHER .
Refer to RELIEVING TENSION ON COIL SPRING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SPRING STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING SPRING SUSPENSION STRUT .
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 INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .