Strut

Strut

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

On vehicles with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC II), empty the system. Refer to => [ Dynamic Ride Control, Emptying and Filling ] Service and Repair.

- Remove wheel trim cap, remove cover cap on light-alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).

- Remove wheel.

- Secure the brake disc with a wheel bolt.

- Before removing left suspension strut, level control system sensor link must be loosened from control arm on vehicles with headlamp range control module by opening retaining clip. Refer to => [ Vehicle Level Sensor in Vehicles with Automatic Headlamp Vertical Aim Control ] Front Suspension.

- Unclip ABS line from bracket at brake caliper.

Vehicles with brake caliper HP-2

- Remove hex bolt - 2 - and remove brake line bracket.





- Remove bolts - 1 - for brake caliper and take off brake caliper.

- Reinstall brake line holder. Install and tighten hex bolt - 2 -.

- Secure brake caliper to body so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake line.

Continuation for all vehicles

- Remove brake caliper and secure to body so weight of caliper does not stress or damage brake hose or brake line.

- Remove clip - 1 - with a pair of pliers.





This clip does not need to be inserted again.

- Remove nut - 2 -, remove hex bolt and remove both control arms upward.

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

- Protect steering gear boot from damage with a protective sleeve.

For clarity the illustration shows a steering gear that has been removed.

Protective sleeve - 1 - can be ordered under part number 893 512 137.





- A 20 to 25 mm strip, dimension A, must be cut out of protective sleeve - 1 -.

- Carefully deburr the cut surfaces.

- Slide protective sleeve over the steering gear boot. The open side of the sleeve must point downward.

To protect joints of lower control arms from damage, it is necessary to use e.g. Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A) to brace against too strong rebound.

- Remove hex bolt - arrow - from suspension strut/control link.





- Swing wheel bearing housing to side.

- Loosen the coolant reservoir mount.

- Remove plenum chamber cover.

- Remove cover - arrow - of bolt.





- Remove hex bolts - 1 - in the plenum chamber.





- Take out suspension strut with mounting bracket.

Be careful not to damage CV boot in the process!

Installing

- Insert suspension strut with mounting bracket into suspension turret. Tighten hex bolts - 1 -.





• Make sure that washers are seated correctly.

- Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten threaded connections at control arms if vehicle is in curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Wheel Bearing, Lifting to Curb Weight Position.

- Insert suspension strut forked head into the control arm and tighten the threaded connection - 1 -.





• Bolt must be inserted opposite direction of travel.

- Insert both upper control arm joint pins in wheel bearing housing and bend downward as much as possible using Pliers (T40067 ).





- Insert new bolt - 2 - and self-locking nut and tighten.





- Insert ABS wiring into retainer on brake caliper.

- Install brake disc, install and tighten brake caliper.

- On vehicles with headlamp range control, install vehicle level sensor link at control arm. Refer to => [ Vehicle Level Sensor in Vehicles with Automatic Headlamp Vertical Aim Control ] Front Suspension.

On vehicles with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC II), fill the system. Refer to => [ Dynamic Ride Control, Emptying and Filling ] Service and Repair.

- Mount wheel and tighten.