Removing and Installing Complete Front (With Spring Strut Shock Absorber) (High)

Removing And Installing Complete Front (With Spring Strut Shock Absorber)(High)
Unscrew and remove splash guard.
Secure engine in installation position with special tool and release engine mounts on left and right on engine support arm from above, refer to Engine.
Remove left or right brake disc, refer to Brakes and Traction Control; Disc Brake System.
Disconnect plug connection for brake-pad-wear indicator and ABS pulse generator on left and right, refer to Antilock Brake System.
Unfasten nut.





Press off track rod on pitman arm with special tool 32 1 190.

Installation:
Tapered spigot and bore free of grease; replace self-locking nut. Brace on hexagon socket if necessary.
Tightening Torque, refer to Steering Specifications.
Unfasten nut.





Press off track rod with special tool 31 2 240.

Installation:
Use washer (1). Tapered spigot and bore free of grease; replace self-locking nut.
Brace on hexagon socket if necessary.
Tightening Torque, refer to Suspension Specifications.
Remove steering gear from front axle support.

Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.





Draw in steering gear on screw (1) until it abuts the front axle support and only tighten hand-tight. First tighten screws (2), then tighten screw (1).
Tightening Torque, refer to Steering Specifications.
Remove heat shield and positive cable from front axle support. Unfasten bracket of oil cooler line (steering unit) on front axle support.
Unfasten wheel arch trim from front area of front axle support.

WARNING! Release bolt connection of front axle support from side of car - no personnel are permitted to stand underneath the front axle! Danger of injury!

Attach workshop hoist with special tool 31 2 220 and front axle support.





Unscrew left and right bolts.

Installation:
Front screw M 12 X 107.
Tightening Torque, refer to Suspension Specifications.
Damaged thread, refer to Service Precautions.





Unscrew left and right nuts. If applicable, disconnect plug connection for Electronic Damper Control (EDC). Lift off cap and remove from cable.

Installation:
If necessary, insert centering pin of support bearing into bore in wheel arch. Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening Torque, refer to Suspension Specifications.

Caution! Spring struts must not tilt or hang outwards - damage to ball joints and wheel bearings.

Lower car jack - each spring strut must be held by a separate person.