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

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to LOOSENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LOWERING WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE EXTERNAL RADIATOR .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Component damage caused by striking tools .
Brute force can result in component damage .

Only use those tools intended for the work.

Unfasten nut (1).
Loosen the tension strut from the swivel bearing.

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Loosen screw (1).
Remove the screw (1) with the crash lever (2).

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Remove tension strut (1).

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