37 11 030 Removing and installing front left or right spring strut: Notes

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT WHEEL .

Release collar bolt (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.

Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Collar Bolt

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Installation note:

Replace collar bolt (1) and compression spring (2).
Pay attention to direction of installation of compression spring!
Keep collar bolt and spur gearing of bearing/output shaft clean and free of grease.
See "installation note" on SPUR GEAR .

Fig 2: Identifying Collar Bolt And Compression Spring
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Remove top control arm. See REMOVING TOP LEFT CONTROL ARM or REMOVING TOP RIGHT CONTROL ARM .
Release ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK AT SPRING STRUT .
Remove BRAKE DISC and tie up brake caliper.
Unlock and disconnect cable from pulse sensor and set it back.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Disconnect feed line (2) from mounting.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Feed Line

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Release nut (1) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 31 12 7AZ .

Release spring strut from control arm (2).

Installation note:

Note direction of insertion of screw.

Replace screw and nut.

Tighten in NORMAL POSITION .

Fig 4: Removing Spring Strut From Control Arm

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IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Secure output shaft against falling out.

Tripods must not fall into the gaiter

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Secure spring strut against falling out

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Spring Strut Mounting Screws

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Installation note:

Replace screws.
Clean contact surface at spring strut dome.
Turn mount in clockwise direction and tighten down!

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Fig 6: Turning Mount Clockwise
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With helper, press swivel bearing (1) down until spring strut (2) can be led along wheel arch lower edge. Afterwards, remove complete spring strut (2) upwards.

Fig 7: Removing Spring Strut

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