Removing and installing front shock absorber strut - AR32.25-P-0100A
MODEL 129
| Removal, installation | |||
| 1 | Remove front wheels. | AP40.10-P-4050Z | |
| To remove the upper shock absorber mounting, clamp the spring. | |||
| 2 | Install clamping plates (01b, 01c) and clamping unit (01a). | Figure | |
| Figure | |||
| Risk of injury from being trapped or crushed when working on preloaded springs or spring bodies | Only use approved clamping devices and if appropriate also screen off the danger area. Check special tools for damage and function, (visual inspection). Wear safety gloves. |
AS00.00-Z-0001-01A | |
| 3 | Clamp, unclamp front spring. | AR32.20-P-0200-01A | |
| 4 | Remove upper spring strut mounting. | Fig 4 | |
| *BA32.25-P-1002-02A | |||
| 5 | Unclip clips (A) for ABS speed sensor cable on bracket (B). | ||
| 6 | Remove cable (C) on bracket (B). | ||
| 7 | Unscrew spring strut (11) on steering knuckle (33) and remove. | *BA32.25-P-1003-02A | |
Tighten bolts (11i) and then tighten upper bolt (11k). |
*BA32.25-P-1004-02A | ||
| 8 | Using a suitable hook (arrow), secure steering knuckle (33) to prevent it from tilting away. | ||
| 9.1 | Remove rubber mount (11c). | In accordance with the repairs that are stipulated, e.g. accident repair. |
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| *BA32.25-P-1001-02A | |||
| Checking | |||
| 10 | Check parts (11h, 11f and 11e) for damage. | ||
| 11 | Check spring strut. | AR32.25-P-0120A | |
| 12 | Install in reverse order. | ||
| 13 | Perform chassis alignment check. | AR40.20-P-0200A |
| Number | Designation | Model 129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1001-02A | Self-locking nut for fixing spring strut rubber mount on front end | Nm | 20 | |
| BA32.25-P-1002-02A | Self-locking nut for fixing spring strut on front end | Nm | 80 | |
| BA32.25-P-1003-02A | Self-locking bolts for fixing spring strut on steering knuckle | Nm | 110 | |
| BA32.25-P-1004-02A | Self-locking nut of clamped joint of spring strut/steering knuckle | M12 x 1.5 | Nm | 110 |
| M14 x 1.5 | Nm | 200 | ||