3133001 (Removing and installing) replacing front left or right spring strut support bearing

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NOTE: Procedure is described in the document "Replacing front left or right spring strut See 3131031 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER or 3131031 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER ".

Replacement

Vehicle with spacer ring:

NOTE: Spacer ring (A) is fitted in vehicles with "rough road package" version.

Unscrew nuts.

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Remove spacer ring (A) from support bearing.

Installation:

Align spacer ring (A) using centering pin (1) to support bearing and place in position.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 1: Aligning Spacer Ring And Centering Pin

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If necessary, twist/drive out centering pin (1).

NOTE: If a support bearing (2) was fitted without centering pin (1), the centering pin (1) of the new support bearing (2) must be driven or twisted out.

Fig 2: Identifying Support Bearing And Centering Pin

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