Releasing The Spring Strut

Fig 1: Identifying Catch For Control Arm Spring Strut

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For all: 

• Press down the control arm 9997076
• Position the catch at (1). Release the spring strut from the control arm.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Strut

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• Press out the drive shaft completely. Hang up the spring strut using a retaining strap against the jacking point. Do not damage the ball joint boot. Hang up the drive shaft from a hook 9995045 .
• Remove the splash guard under the engine.

Fig 3: Identifying Stub Axle CV Joint Housing Sealing Ring Installed

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