31 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing left or right trailing link: Notes

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IMPORTANT: Both trailing links must always be replaced!

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Remove FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION .

Release screws (1).

Remove front wheel arch cover (2) from bumper trim.

Installation note:

Make sure wheel arch cover is correctly positioned.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Arch Cover With Screws

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Release nut (1) and remove screw (2).

Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ .

Remove tension strut (3) from front axle support.

Installation note:

Replace screw and nut.

Observe ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE .

Fig 2: Identifying Tension Strut With Nut And Screw

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IMPORTANT:

Do not release tension strut from swivel bearing with impact tool.

The swivel bearing must be removed if the steel bushing moves.

Rubber gaiter of tension strut must not be damaged!

Do not pull stainless steel ring off journal.

Release nut (1) and remove trailing link (2) from swivel bearing.

Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ .

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Keep tension strut to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Fig 3: Identifying Trailing Link With Nut

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IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Observe assembly sequence. Trailing link must be screwed in normal position! See INSTALLING TENSION STRUT .