Removing the spring strut holder
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
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 .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to RELEASING THE BRAKE HOSE AND CABLE .
- Refer to DETACHING THE UPPER WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Loosen nut (1).
- Punch in the swivel bearing (2) at the front towards the inner.
- Pull out screw (3).
Marking the installation position of the spring strut holder
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.
- Version A:
Mark the installation position of the spring strut holder (1) for the spring strut (2) before the removal.
To do this, it is mandatory to make a color marking (3) in the extension of the edge (4).
- Version B:
Mark the installation position of the spring strut holder (1) for the spring strut (2) before the removal.
To do this, it is mandatory to make a color marking (3) in the extension of the edge (4).
- Release the screw (1) from the spring strut holder (2).
- Position the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230)
as shown and spread the spring strut holder (1).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.
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.