Removing Rear Spring Strut (Steel Springs With PASM)

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→ Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels).

Information 

• Spring strut screws are tensioned. Use a suitable lift with rubber base  .
  Fig 1: Lifting Wheel Bearing Housing

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Information 

• The pictures shown in this document may differ from the original  .
  Fig 2: Identifying Rear Spring Strut (Steel Springs With PASM)

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1. Remove caps -1-  from the top screws on the spring strut at the front, under the side panel of the luggage compartment cover, using a suitable tool.
   Fig 3: Identifying Caps

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2. Loosen fastening screws -1-  on the upper spring strut, but do not remove them.
   Fig 4: Identifying Upper Spring-Strut Mount

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3. Raise the vehicle. → 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE
4. Release electric plug connection at the upper spring-strut mount -1-  (-a-  ) and disconnect it -A-  .
   Fig 5: Removing Plug Connection For Steel Springs

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5. Secure the spring strut using a suitable jack → Lifting wheel bearing housing (example)  .
   Fig 6: Lifting Wheel Bearing Housing

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6. Remove the lower spring strut -1-  from the wheel bearing housing -2-  and connecting link -4-  . To do this, loosen fastening screw -3-  .
   Fig 7: Identifying Screw Of Spring Strut And Wheel Bearing Housing

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7. Remove the jack and carefully lever the spring strut -1-  out of the wheel bearing housing -2-  using a suitable tool, e.g. mounting lever.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. A second mechanic is needed to hold and remove the spring strut  .

   The first mechanic unscrews the top fastening screws -1-  on the spring strut completely.

   The second mechanic holds the spring strut securely and then pulls it out of the vehicle.

   Fig 8: Identifying Upper Spring-Strut Mount

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