Suspension strut, removing and installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Locating Brake Wear Pad Indicator Connector

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Fig 2: Removing Heat Shield

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Remove heat shield - 1 -.
To do this push lip - arrow A - with a screwdriver in and push at the same time the heat shield - 1 - upward in direction of arrow.
For vehicles with brake wear pad indicator remove bolt - arrow B - to remove support for brake wear pad indicator.

Fig 3: Suspension Strut Upper Connecting Link Hex Nuts

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Unscrew upper hex nuts of connecting links from left and right suspension strut.
Pull out clamp on brake hose bracket and release brake hose.
Unhook speed sensor wiring from suspension strut.
Remove brake carrier with brake caliper and hang from body with wire → 46 BRAKES - MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

Right suspension strut

Additional work is required if right suspension strut is to be removed

The following work sequence is valid for both sides

Fig 4: Wheel Bearing Housing/Suspension Strut Bolted Connection Separated

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Fig 5: Installing/Removing Spreader 3424 Into Slot

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Otherwise the shock absorber tube could catch in the wheel bearing housing hole.

Fig 6: Removing Hex Nut For Upper Shock Absorber Mounting

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Remove hex nut for upper shock absorber mounting

1 - Ratchet (commercially available)

2 - T10001/8

3 - T10001/11

4 - T10001/5