Suspension Strut Assembly Overview

Suspension Strut Assembly Overview






1 Shock Absorber

• Individually replaceable.

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

2 Buffer Stop

3 Protective Sleeve

4 Coil Spring

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring, Removing ] Front Suspension.

• Note color code.

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Spring allocation via the PR number.

These numbers can be found on vehicle data plate.

• Surface of spring coil may not be damaged.

5 Axial Groove Ball Bearing

6 Suspension Strut Bearing

• Note installed position. Refer to => [ One of two markings on spring plate must point in direction of travel. ] Suspension Strut.

7 Nut

• 60 Nm

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

8 Suspension Strut Dome

9 Bolt

• 15 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

10 Protective Cap