Strut Assembly Overview

Strut Assembly Overview





1 - Collar nut

• 50 Nm

• Always replace

2 - Shock absorber mounting

3 - Washer

4 - Mounting bracket

• Installed position => Strut, Servicing

5 - Coil spring

• Removing => [ Coil spring, removing ] Strut, Servicing and => [ Coil spring, removing ] Strut, Servicing,

• Installing => [ Coil spring, installing ] Strut, Servicing

• Note different vehicle versions, see vehicle data plate.=> [ Explanations of the production
control numbers (PR number) ] Application and ID

6 - Additional spring

7 - Protective sleeve

8 - Protective cap

9 - Lower spring support

10 - Lower spring plate

• Installed position => [ Lower suspension strut installation location ] Strut, Servicing

11 - Shock Absorbers

• Replace => [ Shock absorber, replacing ] Strut, Servicing

• Note different vehicle versions, see vehicle data plate.=> [ Explanations of the production
control numbers (PR number) ] Application and ID

• Faulty shock absorbers must be vented and emptied before disposal, refer to => [ Front Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying ] [1][2]Front Gas-Filled Strut, Venting and Emptying