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 (1) with special tool 2 414 636 .
Protecting the output shaft from damage with a towel is mandatory (2) .
Align spring strut holder (1) using the gap on the reference mark on the spring strut.
Insert and position spring strut holder (1) on spring strut.
The spring strut holder (1) must be pushed up to the limit position on the spring strut!

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Remove the special tool 2 414 636 .
Remove towel (2) .
Replace the screw (2) .
Parts: Screw

Screw the screw (2) into the spring strut holder (1) and tighten it.

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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 (2) and the nut (1) .
Parts: Screw, nut

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Install the screw (2) and tighten the nut (1) in the NORMAL POSITION .

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Bottom wishbone on spring strut holder
M14 Replace screw and nut. Tighten screw connection in normal position!	Joining torque	165 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°

Position the stabilizer anti-roll bar link (2) to the spring strut holder.
Replace nut (1) .
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (1) .

NOTE: Counter-hold at the Torx socket.

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Anti-roll bar link on anti-roll bar/spring strut (air suspension)
M12 Replace nuts.	tightening torque	100 Nm

Removing the top swivel bearing attachment

Loosen and remove special tool 2 413 317 from the swivel bearing (1) .

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Fastening the wishbone to the top of the swivel bearing

Position the wishbone pin (4) in the bore of the swivel bearing (3) .
Replace the screw (2) and the nut (1) .
Parts: Screw, nut
Install the bolt (2) .
Tighten the screw connection using the nut (1) .

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Upper wishbone to swivel bearing
M10 Replace screw and nut. Tightening via nut.	Tightening torque	56 Nm

Fasten the output shaft on the wheel bearing

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The installation note for front gearing must be observed at all times.

Replace the collar screw (1) and compression spring (2) .
Parts: Collar screw and compression spring
Note installation position of compression spring (2) .
Keep the collar screw (1) and the front gearings of the wheel bearing and the output shaft clean and free of grease.

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Hand-tighten the collar screw (1) with the compression spring.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The front gearing of the wheel bearing and output shaft must be installed in an interlocking position (tooth-in-tooth).
Ensure positive locking by mutual twisting of the wheel bearing (1) and the output shaft (2) .
Press brake pedal.
Tighten the collar screw.

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Output shaft to wheel bearing
M16 Replace collar screw and spring.	Joining torque	210 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°