Removal and Replacement
Coil Spring Suspension Strut, Mounting Bracket and Upper Control Arm Assembly Overview
1 Nut
• 50 Nm
• Always replace if removed.
2 Shock Absorber Mounting
3 Washer
4 Mounting Bracket
• Suspension strut with mounting bracket, removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket ] Coil Spring Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket.
• For servicing the suspension strut and mounting bracket, refer to => [ Coil Spring Suspension Strut and Mounting Bracket ] Coil Spring Suspension Strut and Mounting Bracket.
5 Bolt
• 50 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
6 Upper Rear Control Arm
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Control Arm ] Upper Control Arm.
• Removing and installing bearing, refer to => [ Front and Rear Upper Control Arm Bushing ] Front and Rear Upper Control Arm Bushing.
7 Upper Front Control Arm
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Control Arm ] Upper Control Arm.
• Removing and installing bearing, refer to => [ Front and Rear Upper Control Arm Bushing ] Front and Rear Upper Control Arm Bushing.
8 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
9 Wheel Bearing Housing
10 Bolt
• 45 Nm
• On the RS 6: 50 Nm
11 Spring Plate
12 Protective Cap
13 Protective Sleeve
• On the RS 6, attached to the protective cap and the extra spring.
14 Additional Spring
15 Spring
16 Bolt
• 40 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
17 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
18 Coupling Rod
19 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
20 Stabilizer Bar
21 Control Arm
22 Bolt
• 40 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
23 Bolt
• 90 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
24 Shock Absorbers
• Suspension strut with mounting bracket, removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket ] Coil Spring Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket.
• For servicing the suspension strut and mounting bracket, refer to => [ Coil Spring Suspension Strut and Mounting Bracket ] Coil Spring Suspension Strut and Mounting Bracket.
• Note different types of suspension versions, see vehicle data plate, refer to => [ Production Control Number (PR Number), Explanations ] 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.
• Check removed shock absorber, refer to => [ Shock Absorbers, Removed, Checking ] Shock Absorbers, Removed, Checking.
25 Bolt
• 50 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
26 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
27 Nut
• Always replace if removed.
28 Bolt
• 50 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace if removed.
• Follow tightening sequence. Refer to => [ Tightening specification of threaded connection depicted as numbered is mandatory. ] Coil Spring Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket.