Bearing Shock Absorber Front, Replacing

Bearing shock absorber front, replacing

Special tools:
999 5467 Socket 999 5467 Socket
951 2050 Bevel Protractor 951 2050 Bevel Protractor

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparations





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 spring strut
- the ABS sensor. Hang up the sensor using a piece of wire.

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





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

Measure over the wheel spindle and 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 spring strut 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 bearing. Use socket 999 5467 SOCKET 999 5467 Socket and a 3/8" Torx-wrench as a counterhold
- washer
- mounting.

Installing the shock absorber bearing





Install:
- bearing
- washer
- the nut. Tighten to 70 Nm. Use socket 999 5467 SOCKET 999 5467 Socket and a 3/8" Torx-wrench as a counterhold.

Installing the spring strut




Install the spring strut in the bodywork using the new nuts. Tighten to 25 Nm.




Install the spring strut on the wheel spindle. Use new screws and new nuts.
Adjust the spring strut and wheel spindle to the measured value. See Procedures




Tighten to 105 Nm. Angle-tighten 90°. Use bevel protractor951 2050 BEVEL PROTRACTOR 951 2050 Bevel Protractor.

Install:
- the anti-roll bar link to the spring strut. Use a new nut. Tighten to 50 Nm. Counterhold using a Torx wrench to prevent damage to the boot
- the ABS sensor. Tighten to 10 Nm.

Note! Ensure that the ABS sensor seat in the wheel spindle is absolutely clean. Clean the ABS sensor with a soft brush.

Install:
- the ABS sensor cable in the bracket
- the wheel. See Installing wheels Service and Repair.