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Component And Assembly Overview

Fig 1: Overview Of Front Spring Strut
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No. Designation Qty. Removal Installation
-1-  Hexagon nut M14 x 1.5 1 Before loosening the hexagon nut, pre-tension the coil spring using a spring tensioner (not generally required/depends on the setting (installation pretension of coil spring).
Loosen the hexagon nut using socket-wrench insert Nr.187  .
Counter at the piston rod (7-mm hexagon socket) when loosening (and tightening) the nut.
Use a new hexagon nut. Tightening torque: 70 Nm (52 ftlb.).
-2-  Spring-strut mount/dust bellows assembly 1 Remove assembly. Identical parts on left and right side.
-3-  Concave washer upper part 1   Replace if necessary.
-4-  Deep-groove ball bearing 1   Replace if necessary.
-5-  Concave washer lower part (coil spring plate) 1   Replace if necessary.
-6-  Coil spring 1   Replacement parts are only available as a set. Technically, there is no prescribed installation position.
Install so that the inscription (Made in Germany and manufacturer's specifications) can be read.
-7-  Bellows 1   Replace if necessary.
-8-  Vibration damper with lock nut (grooved nut) and height-adjusting nut 1   Identical parts on left and right side.
If the vibration damper needs to be replaced, use the same adjustment dimension X  on the new part.