Suspension: Service Precautions

General information
Load-bearing components and suspension parts must not be welded or straightened.

Do not subject coil springs to hammer blows or weld splashes and do not make any new color markings.

Do not perform welding or cutting operations (using power grinders) near the coil springs or suspension struts. Cover up coil springs or suspension struts if necessary.

Do not attempt to move the vehicle without the drive shaft installed; this would result in wheel bearing damage. If the vehicle does have to be moved, always note the following points:
- Install an outer joint in place of the drive axle.
- Tighten outer joint to 115 Nm (M14 bolt) or 200 Nm (M16 bolt).

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. The mountings of the suspension links must only be tightened when the suspension is in the curb weight position.

If the wheel alignment has to be checked and adjusted at a later time, all nuts and bolts which need to be loosened to make adjustments should initially only be tightened to the specified torque. After wheel alignment has been checked and adjusted, nuts and bolts must then be fully tightened by turning them through the specified angle.

CAUTION!
All nuts and bolts must be fully tightened according to specifications before the vehicle is driven on public roads.