31 12 ... Replacing Guide Joint on Both Compression Struts

31 12 ... Replacing Guide Joint On Both Compression Struts (All-wheel Drive Vehicle)







Carry out check:
There must always be a minimum amount of play at the guide joint.
1. Check guide joint play

NOTE: For this purpose, apply light pressure to the leading link (in the area of the guide joint) in the horizontal and vertical directions.

- Play is OK: Check the screw connection, (see Point 2)
- Play is not OK: Replace guide joint

2. Check screw connection (compression strut to guide joint) by tightening to 60 % of tightening torque 31 12 6AZ and listening for cracking sound
- Torque wrench cracking sound: Guide joint does not have to be replaced
- Screw connection turns: Replace leading link and guide joint.

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