31 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut (RWD)

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: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOWER WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to MEASURING THE RIDE HEIGHT OF THE FRONT AXLE AND ADJUSTING THE NORMAL POSITION .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE TENSION STRUT ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOWER WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .