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WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly  .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Perform wheel alignment after installation.

Preliminary work 

CAUTION: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Deflection of the ball joint of the tension strut by more than 25°  .
Damage to the bellows and premature wear in the ball joint  .
  • The tension strut may be angled at a maximum of 25° when installing and removing it!
  • Loosen screw (1).
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