Suspension Strut With Mounting Bracket

Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spreader (3424)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Tensioning strap (T10038)

Removing






- Remove the wheel.

- Secure the wheel housing liner using a (T10038) as shown in the illustration.

Applies to a Vehicle with Electronically Controlled Damping






- Release and remove the connector - 3 -.

- Remove the fasteners - 1 - and - 2 -.

Applies to Vehicles with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC)






- Bleed the Dynamic Ride Control system. Refer to => [ Dynamic Ride Control (DRC), Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

- If the vehicle has DRC and variable damping, disconnect the connector on the additional component with an integrated electric motor.

- Remove the union nut - 2 - and free up the hose line.

• Protect any open connections against dirt.

Continuation for All Vehicles






Shock absorber fork, removing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber Fork ] Shock Absorber Fork.

- Remove the bolt - 1 -.

- Remove booth joint pins in the upper control arm - 2 - from the wheel bearing housing.

The slits in the wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!

Left Side






- Unclip the plenum chamber cover - 3 - and remove it.

- Remove the nut - 1 -.






- Remove the filler neck - 3 - with the filler tube from the washer fluid reservoir and the body opening - arrow B -.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and the left E-box cover.






- Remove the nuts - arrows -, then remove the coolant reservoir and move it to the side.






Right Side






- Unclip the plenum chamber cover - 1 - and remove it.

Both Sides






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the suspension strut with the mounting bracket.

Installing






Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Install and tighten the bolts, on after the other, in the following sequence - 1, 2, 3 - and - 4 -.

• Always observe the tightening sequence for the mounting bracket threaded connection with the suspension strut to the suspension strut tower.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview, through 08.2007 ] Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar and Coupling Rod Overview, Through 08.2007.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Mounting Bracket, Shock Absorber Fork, Upper Control Arm and Tower Brace Overview ] Service and Repair.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Track Control Arm, Ball Joint, Guide Link and Level Control System Sensor Overview ] Track Control Arm, Ball Joint, Guide Link and Level Control System Sensor Overview.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing and Wheel Bearing Unit Overview ] Removal and Replacement.

Tightening specifications: Union nut to the hose line on the DRC (Dynamic Ride Control) shock absorber, refer to => [ Front Suspension Strut ] Service and Repair.






• Push the upper control arms down as far as possible while tightening the bolts!

- Tighten the threaded connection - 1 -.

• When connecting, make sure the T-pins - arrow - engage in the shock absorber fork groove.






• Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

- Fill the DRC system. Refer to => [ Dynamic Ride Control (DRC), Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

- Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Front Suspension.

- On vehicles with automatic headlamp range control system, perform a basic setting on the headlamps.

- If the vehicle level sensor was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically control damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be programmed once again. Refer to => [ Control Position, Programming using Vehicle Diagnostic Tester ] Testing and Inspection.

- If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module (J759) must be recalibrated. Refer to => [ Lane Assist Calibration Procedure ] Lane Assist Calibration Procedure.

- Tighten wheel.

- Axle alignment is required, see Table. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.