Preliminary Work

Information 

The help of another person is required.

1. Loosen screw on drive shaft -1-  .

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   Drive shaft screw

   1. 1.1 Pull off wheel trim cover -2-  with > 9229/1 - puller hook  .
   2. 1.2 Loosen screw on drive shaft -1-  and get a second mechanic to press the brake at the same time.
2. Remove shock absorber fork (spring strut fork).

   > 408919 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING SHOCK ABSORBER FORK - PORTION ON "REMOVING" 

3. Remove heat shield front axle carrier.

   > 404319 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING SHIELD (FRONT AXLE CARRIER) - PORTION ON "REMOVING" 

   1. 3.1 Left drive shaft: Removing heat shield for unit carrier.
   2. 3.2 Right drive shaft: Loosen shield for unit carrier and push it to one side.