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Front Suspension Strut, Assembly Overview



III - Front suspension strut, assembly overview





1 - Self-locking hex nut, 60 Nm
^ Always replace

2 - Stop
3 - Suspension strut turret
4 - Hex nut, 60 Nm
5 - Strut mount
6 - Axial ball bearing
7 - Bushing
Only installed to vehicles with heavy duty suspension (PR No. 1 GB)
This PR No. is entered on the vehicle data label in luggage compartment or service booklet

8 - Spring plate
9 - Coil spring
^ Observe color coding
^ Surface of winding must not be damaged
^ Application to vehicle see Vehicle data plate, go to Vehicle data sticker

10 - Self-locking nut 50 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn 90°
^ Always replace

11 - Hex bolt, 10 Nm
12 - Bracket
13 - Heat shield
14 - Hex bolt
^ Always replace
^ The point on hex bolt must point in normal direction of travel

15 - Clip
16 - Wheel bearing housing
17 - Self-locking nut
^ 60 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°)
^ Never less than 90°!
^ Turning angle tolerance 90° to 120°
^ Always replace

18 - Clamp
19 - Connecting Link
20 - Damper
^ Can be replaced individually

21 - Bump stop
22 - Protective sleeve