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Removal And Installation

REMOVAL 

NOTE:

Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

INFORMATION 

APPLIES TO POLESTAR 

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WARNING:

This component must not be adjusted.

ALL VEHICLES 

Remove shock absorber fork. Refer to: [SHOCK ABSORBER FORK]

VEHICLES WITHOUT POLESTAR CHASSIS (VARIANT CODE RA09) 

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Remove the screws.

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Remove the marked part.

VEHICLES WITH POLESTAR CHASSIS (VARIANT CODE RA09) 

Perform shock absorber, adjustment. Refer to: [SHOCK ABSORBER, ADJUSTMENT]

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Remove the marked part.

Torque:  Shock absorber adjusting screw, 13Nm

Special Tool: 999 7702 Sleeve  

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Remove the screws.

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Remove the marked part.

ALL VEHICLES 

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If necessary

Remove part of component according to image.

APPLIES TO POLESTAR 

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CAUTION:

Only use the specified special tool.

Install the tool.

ALL VEHICLES 

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CAUTION:

Make sure that the component is positioned correctly.

Special Tool: 999 7621 Position adjuster  

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WARNING:

The safety wire must be installed while the spring is compressed.

Special Tool: 951 2911 Hydraulic piston  Special Tool: 999 7569 Claw  Special Tool: 999 7477 Wire  

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Remove the nut.

Special Tool: 999 5500 SOCKET UPPER NUT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER  

Torque:  Bearing front shock absorber to shock absorber, 60Nm

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WARNING:

Take extra care when handling the compressed spring.

INSTALLATION 

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CAUTION:

Make sure that the component is positioned correctly.

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NOTE:

The component can only be installed in 1 position.

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NOTE:

Make sure that the spring is correctly located in the lower spring seat.

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Install the screws.

APPLIES TO THE LEFT-HAND SIDE: 

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CAUTION:

Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.

Locate relevant marking.

APPLIES TO THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE 

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CAUTION:

Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.

Locate relevant marking.

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NOTE:

Make sure at the installation that the component has not become twisted.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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NOTE:

Make sure that the component is centered.

NOTE:

The image content (components etc.) may vary depending on equipment level or for other reasons.

Torque:  Front shock absorber bearing, to Body, 24Nm