31 31 000 Removing and Installing Complete Left or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber
31 31 000 Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorberSpecial tools required:
Necessary preliminary work:
^ Detach output shaft from wheel bearing and tie up
^ Remove brake caliper and tie back
^ Remove brake disc
^ Remove anti-roll bar link from spring strut
^ Remove track rod end from swivel bearing
^ Detach trailing link from swivel bearing
^ Remove control arm
^ Detach wheel speed sensor from swivel bearing and unclip line from spring strut
Important!
Risk of damage!
When the output shaft is removed from the wheel bearing, the tripod (2) can be pulled out of the tulip (1) and fall into the rubber gaiter (3). In this event, it will be necessary to install a new output shaft because the tripod (2) can jam or a roller of the tripod (2) can slip off the moulding.
The roller would then be located in the gaiter (3) or bellows and result in rapid failure.
Secure spring strut against dropping.
Release screw (1) on strut.
Tightening torque 51 61 1AZ.
Unfasten screws (2).
Installation note:
Replace screws.
For support bearings that have already been installed, do not use self-tapping screws. See spare parts catalogue!
Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ.
If thread in support bearing is damaged, use Helicoil thread insert!
Remove spring strut with swivel bearing downwards out of wheel arch.
After installation:
^ Perform chassis / wheel alignment check
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