Install the right spring strut holder

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

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.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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 .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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