31 31 000 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







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove partition wall of units compartment sidewards
- Remove spring strut holder







IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.
Secure spring strut against falling out.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation note:
Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ.







Version with Vertical Dynamics
Management: Disconnect both plug connections (1).
Disconnect plug connection (2) on pulse sensor.
Disconnect plug connection (3) from brake lining sensor.







Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.