31 33 001 (Removing and installing) replacing front left or right spring strut support bearing: Replacement

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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.

Fig 1: Identifying Spacer Ring And Centering Pin

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Installation:

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

Replace self-locking nuts.

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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