Removing Spring Strut

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Upper trailing arms are disconnected after removing the shock absorber fork from the wheel bearing housing.

1. Fit screws for upper trailing arm

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   Mounting for upper trailing arm 

   1. 1.1  Raise the lifting equipment.
   2. 1.2  Guide pins for upper trailing arms -1-  into the wheel bearing housing.
   3. 1.3  Insert screw -2-  and screw on nut by several turns.
2. Expose external power connection -1-  as much as required until the screws for the air-spring strut are accessible.

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   External power connection 

   1. 2.1  Release and unplug electric plug connection

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      Electric plug connection 

   2. 2.2  Open cover on external power connection
   3. 2.3  Unscrew fastening nut -2-  and remove wire harness from battery to starter -3-  from external power connection.

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      Wire harness from battery to starter 

   4. 2.4  Remove housing for external power connection and set it aside.

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      Housing for external power connection 

      1. 2.4.1  Unscrew and remove screws -2-  .
3. Remove cap -1-  on electric plug connection for front spring strut.

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   Cover on electric plug connection 

4. Release and disconnect electric plug connection for spring strut -1-  .

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   Electric plug connection on spring strut 

5. Remove front spring strut

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   Front spring strut on body 

   1. 5.1  Get another person to help by holding the spring strut -1-  .
   2. 5.2  Unscrew and remove screws -2-  .
   3. 5.3  Remove spring strut -1-  by pulling it forward -arrow-  .

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      Front spring strut