Removing and Installing Complete Left or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber

31 31 000 - Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorber





Important!
If the centering pin is missing from the support bearing, the position of the studs to the wheel arch must be marked so that the original camber is approximately maintained.
Only one nut may ever be released for marking.

After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment check if a spring strut with support bearing was or has been installed without centering pin.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front brake disc Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Front Brake Discs

- Remove pulse generator from swivel bearing Replacing One Front Pulse Generator and remove line from bracket on spring strut

- Remove stabilizer link from spring strut Removing and Installing/Replacing Push Rod (Stabilizer Link) for Left/Right Stabilizer

- Remove control arm from swivel bearing Front Axle

- Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing Replacing Left or Right Tie Rod

- Remove tension strut from swivel bearing Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Tension Struts





Important!
- Check sensor head and line from pulse generator prior to installation for external damage, replacing if necessary.





Note:
- Read and comply with Information on replacing shock absorbers. Information on Replacing Shock Absorbers

Version with Electronic Damper Control:
Remove protective cap.
Disconnect plug connection.





If necessary, remove cover cap.
Centering pin missing: Make position of studs in relation to wheel arch.
Secure spring strut against falling out.
Unscrew nuts.
Remove spring strut with swivel bearing downwards out of wheel arch.

Installation Note:
Align spring strut using centering pin to bore in wheel arch or studs to wheel arch and push upwards.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ Spring Struts (Front).