With Standard Suspension

Removal

Note! If the car is equipped with Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept), replace the spring. See: With Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) With Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) Suspension

Removing the spring strut
Remove:





- the wheel
- the anti-roll bar link from the spring strut.

Note! Use a Torx wrench as a counterhold so that the boot is not damaged.

Remove the ABS line from the bracket on the spring strut.

Measure the spring strut position in relation to the wheel spindle before removal

Note! The measurements are taken so that the same camber angle can be obtained when installing.






- Measure across the wheel spindle/spring strut at the upper screw as illustrated
- Before measuring, clean off any dirt from the measuring surfaces
- Note the measurement.

Removing the spring strut





- Remove both the screws retaining the spring strut in the wheel spindle.

Remove:





- the three nuts holding the shock absorber support plate in the bodywork
- the spring strut.

Removing the shock absorber bearing
Secure the spring strut in a vise.

Remove:





- the nut for the shock absorber support. Use socket 999 5467 and a 3/8� Torx-wrench as a counterhold
- the washer
- the support.

Removing the spring
Relieve the load on the spring seat using hydraulic tool 951 2911 together with plates 951 2914.

Remove:





- the fixing nut on the shock absorber. Use socket 999 5469 and a 3/8� Torx-wrench as a counterhold
- the spring seat
- the spring
- the rubber bump stop and gaiter.






Check that the shock absorber support plate (1), the spring seat (2) and the rubber bump stop with boot (3) are undamaged. Replace if necessary.