37 11 030 Removing and installing front left or right spring strut (M6)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT WHEEL
Release upper wishbone from swivel bearing on the outside. See 31 12 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP LEFT WISHBONE (M6) or 31 12 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP RIGHT WISHBONE (M6) .
Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK from spring strut

Pull out rubber cover (1).

Pull off connector (2) toward the top in direction of arrow.

Unclip plastic holder (3) from spring strut dome.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector, Rubber Cover, And Plastic Holder

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Secure spring strut against dropping.

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Strut Screws

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Installation note:

Turn support bearing on the left/right in direction of travel clockwise to the limit position and tighten!

Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Fig 3: Turning Support Bearing Clockwise

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Release nut (1) and remove screw.

Release spring strut from wishbone (2).

Installation note:

Replace screw and nut.

Note direction of insertion of screw.

Adhere to the assembly sequence.

Fig 4: Identifying Wishbone And Nut

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Tightening torque 31 12 7AZ .

Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.

Fig 5: Removing Spring Strut

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Installation note:

Screw spring strut onto wishbone at bottom in NORMAL POSITION .