Attaching the left front and right swivel bearing onto the spring strut

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Keep the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230) ready.

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Spread open the swivel bearing (1) in the arrow direction with the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230) .
Feed in the swivel bearing (1) at the spring strut (2) and position it correctly.

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The installation position of the spring strut (1) and the spring strut (2) in the marked area (3) is correctly positioned.

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Position the special tool 2 359 147 .
Tighten the nut (1) and pull the shock absorber into the swivel bearing.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Special tool to the swivel bearing
	Tightening torque	20 Nm

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Release and remove the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230).

The special tool 2 359 147 must be released only after tightening the screw connection.

Position the holder (1) on the swivel bearing.
Replace the screw (2) and the nut (3) .
Parts: Screw, nut
Insert and tighten the screw (2) . In doing so, counter support at the nut (3) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Spring strut to swivel bearing
M10 Replace screw and nut. Tightening via screw.	Tightening torque	56 Nm

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Release the nuts (4) and remove the special tool 2 359 147 .
Spread open the swivel bearing (1) in the arrow direction with the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230) .
Feed in the swivel bearing (1) at the spring strut (2) and position it correctly.

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The installation position of the spring strut (1) and the spring strut (2) in the marked area (3) is correctly positioned.

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Position the special tool 2 359 147 .
Tighten the nut (1) and pull the shock absorber into the swivel bearing.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Special tool to the swivel bearing
	Tightening torque	20 Nm

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Release and remove the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230).
The special tool 2 359 147 must be released only after tightening the screw connection.
Position the holder (1) on the swivel bearing.
Replace the screw (2) and the nut (3) .
Parts: Screw, nut
Insert and tighten the screw (2) . In doing so, counter support at the nut (3) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Spring strut to swivel bearing
M10 Replace screw and nut. Tightening via screw.	Tightening torque	56 Nm

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Release the nuts (4) and remove the special tool 2 359 147.

Keep the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230) ready.

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Using the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230) , spread open the swivel bearing (1) in the marked area.
Feed in the swivel bearing (1) at the spring strut (2) and position it correctly.

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The installation position of the spring strut (1) and the spring strut (2) in the marked area (3) is correctly positioned.

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Position the holder (3) on the swivel bearing.
Replace the screws (2) and the nuts (1) .
Parts: Screw, nut
Insert and tighten the screw (2) . In doing so, counter support at the nut (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Spring strut to swivel bearing
M10 Replace screw and nut. Tightening via screw.	Tightening torque	56 Nm

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Keep the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230) ready.

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Using the special tool 0 494 541 (31 2 230) , spread open the swivel bearing (1) in the marked area.
Feed the swivel bearing (1) on the spring strut (2) and position it correctly.

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The installation position of the spring strut (1) and the spring strut (2) in the marked area (3) is correctly positioned.

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Position the holder (3) on the swivel bearing.
Replace the screws (2) and the nuts (1) .
Parts: Screw, nut
Insert and tighten the screw (2) . In doing so, counter support at the nut (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Spring strut to swivel bearing
M10 Replace screw and nut. Tightening via screw.	Tightening torque	56 Nm

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