Replacing Rubber Mounts on Both Tension Struts

31 12 138 - Replacing rubber mounts on both tension struts





Special tools required:
- 31 3 031 31 3 030 Press-In and Press-Out Tool
- 31 3 032 31 3 030 Press-In and Press-Out Tool





Important!
The rubber mounts on both tension struts must be replaced! Note that the rubber mounts may only be changed once.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Check ball joints of tension struts while installed, replace tension struts Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Tension Struts if necessary
- Remove tension struts Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Tension Struts





Important!
If the tension struts already feature an identification mark with a centre punch, it is necessary to replace both tension struts.

Mark tension struts with a punch mark in area (A).





Using a press and special tools 31 3 031 31 3 030 Press-In and Press-Out Tool and 31 3 032 31 3 030 Press-In and Press-Out Tool, press rubber mount out of tension strut.

Note:
Special tool 31 3 031 31 3 030 Press-In and Press-Out Tool must be exactly flush with rubber mount bushing.





Installation Note:
Keep rubber mount and bushing in tension strut clean and free from grease.

Align rubber mount by way of arrow to marking on tension strut and press in. The deviation must not exceed ± 5°.





Installation Note:
Protrusion (A) equally large.