31 31 000 Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorber

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Installation note:

All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PARTITION WALL OF UNITS COMPARTMENT SIDEWARDS
Remove SPRING STRUT HOLDER

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Secure spring strut against falling out.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation note:

Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Self-Locking Nuts

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Version with Vertical Dynamics

Management: Disconnect both plug connections (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) on pulse sensor.

Disconnect plug connection (3) from brake lining sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.

Fig 3: Identifying Spring Strut Of Wheel Arch

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