Replace shock absorber

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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 NOTE 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 .
Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT SUPPORT BEARING .

Loosen screw (1).
Remove the front vertical acceleration sensor (2) and position at the new shock absorber.
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Vertical acceleration sensor to spring strut shock absorber
M6	tightening torque	9 Nm

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Check the spring strut support bearing (1), protective tube (2), auxiliary damper (3) and the spring pad (4) and replace if necessary.

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Replace the shock absorber (1).
Parts: Shock Absorbers
Position the shock absorber (1) in the tensioned coil spring (2).

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Align the shock absorber with the spring pad with the lower coil spring end (1) up to the stop.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE SPRING STRUT SUPPORT BEARING .
Refer to RELIEVING TENSION ON COIL SPRING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SPRING STRUT .
Refer to FASTENING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK TO THE SPRING STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT BRAKE DISK .
Refer to FASTENING THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ON SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to FASTENING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
Refer to ATTACHING THE WISHBONE, TENSION STRUT AND TIE ROD END ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to FASTENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE HOOD SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .
Refer to PERFORM CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .