Removing Spring Strut (PASM And Conventional)

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Information

Recommendation for workshops replacing shock absorbers/spring dampers:

Dampers can be replaced separately up to a mileage of 30, 000 km or 3 years.
If the mileage is > 30, 000 km or the components are more than 3 years old, we recommend replacing them in pairs.

Fig 1: Spring Strut Component Location (PASM And Conventional)

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Removing spring strut (PASM and conventional)

Shock absorber
Boot
Rubber stop
Spring-strut mount
Hexagon nut
Protection cap
Grommet on spring-strut mount
Grommet on connector housing
Connector housing