31 31 000 Removing and installing front left or right spring strut

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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.

NOTE: Separate procedure for EDC SPRING STRUT .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL .

Removal:

Fig 1: Removing Protective Cap

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If necessary, lever off protective cap (1).

Fig 2: Collar Bolt

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Release collar bolt (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.

Detach pulse sensor cable from the brackets (1).

Fig 3: Pulse Sensor Cable Brackets And Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 4: Brake Hose, Brake Wear Indicator And Screws

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Release brake hose (1) from holder.

Left side: Release brake wear indicator (2) from holder.

Loosen screws (3).

Set the brake caliper (4) with the brake-caliper support aside and tie it up.

Slacken nut (1).

Release anti-roll bar link (2) from spring strut.

Fig 5: Anti-Roll Bar Link And Slacken Nut

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Fig 6: Wishbone, Screw And Nut

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Slacken nut (1).

Pull out screw (2).

Release wishbone (3) from swivel bearing.

Slacken nut (1).

Release track rod (2) from swivel bearing.

Fig 7: Track Rod And Slacken Nut

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Fig 8: Protective Cap And Cover Ring

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Remove protective cap (1) and cover ring (2).

Secure spring strut against falling out.

If required, loosen and lift cowl panel cover (2).

Release screws (1).

Fig 9: Cowl Panel Cover And Screws

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Fig 10: Spring Strut

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Remove spring strut (1) from wheel arch.

Installation:

Part: Replace gasket (1).

Lay gasket (1) on support bearing.

Clean contact surface at spring strut dome.

Fig 11: Gasket On Support Bearing

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Fig 12: Spring Strut

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Guide the spring strut (1) into the wheel arch.

Align spring strut to the bores in the spring strut dome using the centering pins.

Part: Replace screws (1).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Fig 13: Cowl Panel Cover And Screws

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Fig 14: Protective Cap And Cover Ring

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Fit and fasten the cover ring (2) and protective cap (1).

Join the wishbone (3) to the swivel bearing.

Part: Replace nut (2) and bolt (1).

Insert screw (2) with washer.

Attention !

The washer must lie between the screw head and the swivel bearing.

Note insertion direction of bolt (2). The screw (2) is inserted from the rear in the direction of travel.

Fig 15: Wishbone, Screw And Nut

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Screw on the nut (1).

Tighten screw connection.

Tightening is done via screw (2).

Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ .

Fig 16: Track Rod And Slacken Nut

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Insert track rod (2) into the swivel bearing.

Part: Replace nut (1).

Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ .

Position anti-roll bar link (2) on spring strut.

Part: Replace nut (1).

Fig 17: Anti-Roll Bar Link And Slacken Nut

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Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 31 35 2AZ .

Fig 18: Brake Hose, Brake Wear Indicator And Screws

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Position brake caliper (4) with brake-caliper support on swivel bearing.

Part: Replace screws (3).

Tighten down screws (3).

Tightening torque 34 11 2AZ .

Secure brake hose (1) on holder.

If necessary, secure brake wear indicator (2) on holder.

Connect plug connection (2).

Attach the pulse sensor cable to the brackets (1).

Fig 19: Pulse Sensor Cable Brackets And Plug Connection

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Fig 20: Compression Spring And Collar Bolt

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Pay attention to installation position of compression spring (2).
Keep collar bolt and spur toothing of wheel hub/output shaft clean and free of grease

Attention !

Following installation note for spur gearing must be observed without fail!

Part: Replace collar bolt and compression spring.

Tighten collar bolt (1) and compression spring by hand.

Fig 21: Collar Bolt

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Fig 22: Installing Front Gearing Of Wheel Bearing And Output Shaft

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Front gearing of wheel hub (1) and output shaft (2) should be installed form-fit (tooth in tooth position).

Check whether spur gearing is locked tooth in tooth by reciprocally rotating wheel hub/output shaft.

Once a form-fit has been ensured, tighten to final torque.

Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ .

If necessary, attach protective cap (1).

Fig 23: Attaching Protective Cap

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Required follow-up work:

Install FRONT WHEEL .