37 11 030 Removing and Installing Front Left or Right Spring Strut

37 11 030 Removing and installing front left or right spring strut





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove swivel bearing





Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Disconnect feed line (2) from mounting.

Important!
Risk of damage!
Secure output shaft against falling out.
Tripods must not fall into the gaiter





Release nut (1) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 31 12 7AZ.

Remove spring strut from wishbone (2).

Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.

Note direction of insertion of screw.

Important!
Risk of damage!
Secure spring strut against falling out.





Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ.





Installation note:
^ Replace screws.
^ Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.
Turn mount in clockwise direction and tighten down!
Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ.





Slightly push upper wishbone in upward direction.

Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.

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