Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Tension Strut (AWD)

31 12 050 - Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut (AWD)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front wheel Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel
- Remove front assembly underside protection Removing and Installing / Replacing Front Underbody Protection





Wheel suspension cover:
Remove clip (1).
Unscrew bolt (3).
Unclip wheel suspension cover (2) from front axle carrier (in vicinity of tension strut) and remove.





Right side only on version with xenon headlight:
Unscrew nut (1).
Tightening torque 37 14 7AZ [1][2]Specifications.
Remove jointed rod (2) from tension strut on right.

Installation:
Sensor lever (3) must point from ride-height sensor to right front wheel.
Replace self-locking nut.





Release bolt (1).

Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tighten bolt connection in normal position Moving Vehicle Into Normal Position.
Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ Control Arms and Struts (Front).

Release nut (3); if necessary, grip at Torx socket.
Remove tension strut (2).

Installation:
Keep tension strut to guide joint connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 31 12 20AZ Control Arms and Struts (Front).