Releasing the left and right shock absorbers from the body
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NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.
Detaching the shock absorber from the body
Precondition
The coil spring is tensioned or removed.
- For CFRP brake disks, position the special tool 5 A4A EC2 .
- Hand-tighten the lug bolt (1)
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- Position special tool 2 358 630 .
- Turn lug bolts (1) until hand-tight.
- Support the wheel carrier with special tool 2 219 012
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- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Loosen screws (2) .
- Empty special tool 2 219 012 and set it aside.