31 31 003 Removing and Installing Complete Front Left or Right Spring Strut

31 31 003 - Removing and installing complete front left or right spring strut (M3)





Note:
If a spring strut with support bearing is released on the body without the centering pin, a chassis/wheel alignment check must be carried out after installation.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove swivel bearing Service and Repair





Warning!
Risk of injury!
Secure spring strut against falling out.

Unclip protective cap (1) and disconnect plug connection underneath.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Installation:
Make sure protective cap is correctly seated.
Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ Specifications.





Important!
It is essential to use the pictured nuts to ensure correct screw-fastening of the dome cross-brace ring!

Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.





Remove spring strut towards bottom.

Installation:
Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.
Align spring strut by means of centering pin to bore in wheel arch and slide upwards.





After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment check if a spring strut with support bearing was or has been installed without centering pin.