Removing the Spring Strut

Fig 1: Anti-Roll Bar

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Remove: 

• the wheel
• the anti-roll bar link from the spring strut.

Remove the ABS line from the bracket on the spring strut.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Spring Strut Wheel Spindle Screws

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• Remove both the nuts from the screws in the spring strut - wheel spindle.

Fig 2: Securing Wheel Spindle With A Piece Of Wire So That It Cannot Turn Outwards When Removed From Spring Strut

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• Remove the two screws for the spring strut wheel spindle.
• Secure the wheel spindle with a piece of wire so that it cannot turn outwards when removed from the spring strut.

Fig 3: Nuts Holding Spring Strut Mounting In Bodywork

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Remove: 

• the three nuts holding the shock absorber support plate in the bodywork
• the spring strut.