31 12 008 Replacing Rubber Mounts For Spring Strut Holder In Both Lower Control Arms
31 12 008 Replacing rubber mounts for spring strut holder in both lower control armsSpecial tools required:
Important!
For reasons of driving dynamics, the rubber mounts may only be replaced in pairs (refers to left and right control arms)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Check ball joint of both control arms while installed, replace lower control arm if necessary
^ Remove both lower control arms
Press rubber mount with special tools 31 4 151 and 31 4 152 out of wishbone.
Installation:
Keep rubber mount (1) and bushing in control arm clean and free from oil and grease.
Press rubber mount (1) (from chamfered end of wishbone bushing) with special tools 31 4 152 and 31 4 154 into limit position of wishbone bushing.
After installation:
^ Perform chassis alignment check
^ Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering