Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Position the suspension strut so that the arrows -1- are always inside.

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-- One of the two arrows -1- on the spring plate -2- must point in the direction of travel.

-- Insert the suspension strut and fasten the bolts -1- to the body.

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-- Position the :VAS6931 or :VAG1383A under the :T10149 and secure the wheel bearing housing.

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-- Untie the wheel bearing housing from the subframe.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts -Arrows- On Left And Right Side Of Vehicle, Removal

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-- Remove the wheel bearing housing with the ball joint from the control arm.

-- Lower the wheel bearing housing -1- using an :VAS6931 or :VAG1383A in the direction of -arrow-.

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-- Push the wheel bearing housing with the :VAS6931 or :VAG1383A upward and install it on the suspension strut at the same time.

-- Insert the outer joint of the drive axle as far as possible into the gearing in the wheel hub.

-- Re-bolt the ball joint to the control arm and push the wheel bearing housing upward again, until the end position on the suspension strut is reached.

-- Remove the :3424 .

Fig 2: Identifying 3424 Into Slot Of Wheel Bearing Housing

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-- Insert the new bolt with tip facing the direction of travel.

Fig 3: Identifying Threaded Connection Of Wheel Bearing Housing/Suspension Strut

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-- Fasten the wheel bearing housing with the new nut -arrow- to the suspension strut.

-- Tighten the nuts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts, Tightening

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Further installation is the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

The level control system sensor lever must point toward vehicle exterior.

The thread on the level control system sensor must be installed into the exterior hole in the control arm. The retaining tab on the level control system sensor must engage into the inner hole in order to assure a correct installation position.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM
Refer to OVERVIEW - LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT
Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME
Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR
Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVE AXLE
Wheel Bolts. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .