Strut Mount: Service and Repair

31 33 001 - (Removing and installing) replacing front left or right spring strut support bearing





Note:
Procedure is described in the document "Replacing front left or right spring strut Replacing Front Left or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber".





Replacement:
Vehicle with spacer ring:

Note:
Spacer ring (A) is fitted in vehicles with "rough road package" version.

Unscrew nuts.
Remove spacer ring (A) from support bearing.

Installation:
Align spacer ring (A) using centering pin (1) to support bearing and place in position.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ Spring Struts (Front).





If necessary, twist/drive out centering pin (1).

Note:
If a support bearing (2) was fitted without centering pin (1), the centering pin (1) of the new support bearing (2) must be driven or twisted out.