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Air Suspension Strut, Upper Control Arm and Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview






Air Suspension Strut, Upper Control Arm and Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview






1 Bolt

50 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace after removing it.

2 Suspension Strut (Air Suspension)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Air Suspension Strut ] Air Suspension Strut.

3 Securing Clip

4 Bolt

50 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace after removing it.

5 Bolt

5 Nm

6 Level Control System Sensors (G78) / (G289)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Level Control System Sensor ] Front Level Control System Sensor.

7 Bolt

8 Coupling Rod

9 Stabilizer Bar

10 Nut

Self-locking

110 Nm

Always replace after removing it.

11 Bolt

12 Lower Control Arm

Conical pin must be free of grease and oil.

If necessary, clean using dry rag, do not use cleaning agents.

13 Backing Plate

14 Bolt

M10: 50 Nm + 90° turn

M12: 90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace after removing it.

15 Drive Axle

16 Tie Rod

Conical pin must be free of grease and oil.

If necessary, clean using dry rag, do not use cleaning agents.

17 Nut

Self-locking

90 Nm

Always replace after removing it.

18 Wheel Bearing Housing

The tapered holes and the contact surfaces on the outer circumference of the wheel bearing must be free of oil, grease and preserving agent.

If necessary, clean using dry rag, do not use cleaning agents.

19 Nut

Self-locking

500 Nm

Always replace after removing it.

Before assembling, coat contact surface with assembly paste.

20 Nut

Self-locking

85 Nm

Always replace after removing it.

21 Nut

Self-locking

150 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace after removing it.

22 Bolt

Always replace after removing it.

23 Nut

Self-locking

110 Nm

Always replace after removing it.

24 Upper Control Arm

Conical pin must be free of grease and oil

If necessary, clean using dry rag, do not use cleaning agents

25 Nut

Self-locking

7 Nm

26 Nut

Self-locking

Always replace after removing it.

27 Nut

Self-locking

Always replace after removing it.

28 Air Line

Colors: front left - purple; front right - green.

Air pipe line, servicing, refer to => [ Air Pipe Line, Servicing ] Air Pipe Line, Servicing.

Replace connector piece if leaking, refer to => [ Connector Piece, Replacing ] .

29 Connector Piece

5 Nm

Always observe tightening specification!

Only remove if vehicle is raised and air spring damper is unloaded (otherwise, there is a risk of injury from lowering vehicle).

Service the air line if there are leaks => [ Air Pipe Line, Servicing ] Air Pipe Line, Servicing or replace the connection => [ Connector Piece, Replacing ] .

Clean connections before loosening.

Air escapes when connections are unscrewed.

30 Bolt

50 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace after removing it.