31 31 003 Removing and installing complete front left or right spring strut (M3)
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NOTE:
If a spring strut with support bearing is released on the body without
the centering pin, a chassis/wheel alignment check must be carried out after installation.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove SWIVEL BEARING
WARNING:
Risk of injury!
Secure spring strut against falling out.
Secure spring strut against falling out.
Unclip protective cap (1) and disconnect plug connection underneath.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Installation:
Make sure protective cap is correctly seated.
Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .
IMPORTANT:
It is essential to use the pictured nuts to ensure correct screw-fastening of the dome cross-brace ring!
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Remove spring strut towards bottom.
Installation:
Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.
Align spring strut by means of centering pin to bore in wheel arch and slide upwards.
After installation
- Carry out wheel alignment check See 3200150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 3200155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD if a spring strut with support bearing was or has been installed without centering pin.