Removing and Installing Complete Left or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber

31 31 000 - Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorber





Important!
If the centering pin is missing from the support bearing, the position of the studs to the wheel arch must be marked so that the original camber is approximately maintained.
Only one nut may ever be released for marking.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove swivel bearing Service and Repair





M6:
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unclip cover holder (2).
Detach connecting cable (3) from spring strut.





Centering pin missing: Make position of studs in relation to wheel arch.
Secure spring strut against falling out.
Unscrew nuts.
Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.

Installation Note:
Align spring strut using centering pin to bore in wheel arch or studs to wheel arch and push upwards.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ Spring Struts (Front).





After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment check if a spring strut with support bearing was or has been installed without centering pin.