Remove the spring strut support bearing

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WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Spring preload .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the coil spring with special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) .
Use special tool as per Owner's Manual and always observe the safety instructions.

CAUTION: Spring preload .
Injury hazard!

The use of the specified special tool (tool) is mandatory.
Carry out the described steps properly.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.

Preliminary work

Refer to THE INFORMATION ON THE CARBON CERAMIC BRAKE .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
Refer to LOOSENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to RELEASING THE WISHBONE, TENSION STRUT AND TIE ROD END FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
Refer to RELEASING THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT BRAKE DISC .
Refer to DETACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE SPRING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING SPRING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPRING TENSIONER .
Refer to TENSIONING THE COIL SPRING .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Releasing and tightening the nut on the support bearing or spring strut support bearing with an impact screwdriver is prohibited.

Release the nut (1) at the spring strut support bearing with the special tool 2 360 213 and the standard tool (2) . Counter support at the shock absorber (SW10) while doing so.

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Standard tool: Ring insert tool for double hexagon head

Ring insertion tool for external double hexagon

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Pull down the spring strut support bearing (1) with the protective tube (2) and the auxiliary damper (3) from the piston rod of the shock absorber.

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Remove the shock absorber (1) from the tensioned coil spring (2) .

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