Suspension Strut With Mounting Bracket

Suspension Strut with Mounting Bracket

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spreader (3424)

• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque Wrench 50-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

• Tensioning Strap (T10038)

Removing

- Remove the wheel.

- Secure the wheel housing liner using a (T10038) as shown in the illustration.






Applies to a Vehicle with Electronically Controlled Damping






- Release and remove the connector - 3 -.

- Remove the fasteners - 1 and 2 -.

Continuation for All Vehicles

Shock absorber fork, removing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber Fork ] Shock Absorber Fork.

- Remove the bolt - 1 -.






- Remove booth joint pins in the upper control arm - 2 - from the wheel bearing housing.

The slits in the wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!

Left Side






- Unclip the plenum chamber cover - 3 - and remove it.

- Remove the nut - 1 -.






- Remove the filler neck - 3 - with the filler tube from the washer fluid reservoir and the body opening - arrow B -.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and the left E-box cover.






- Remove the nuts - arrows -, then remove the coolant reservoir and move it to the side.






Right Side






- Unclip the plenum chamber cover - 1 - and remove it.

Both Sides






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the suspension strut with the mounting bracket.

Installing






Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Install and tighten the bolts, on after the other, in the following sequence - 1, 2, 3 and 4 -.

• Always observe the tightening sequence for the mounting bracket threaded connection with the suspension strut to the suspension strut tower.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Overview ] Subframe, Crossbrace, Stabilizer Bar, Coupling Rod and Subframe Shield Overview

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Mounting Bracket, Shock Absorber Fork, Upper Control Arm and Tower Brace Overview ] Mounting Bracket, Shock Absorber Fork, Upper Control Arm and Tower Brace Overview

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Track Control Arm, Ball Joint, Guide Link and Level Control System Sensor Overview ] Track Control Arm, Ball Joint, Guide Link and Level Control System Sensor Overview

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing and Wheel Bearing Unit Overview ] Removal and Replacement








• Push the upper control arms down as far as possible while tightening the bolts!

- Tighten the threaded connection - 1 -.

• When connecting, make sure the T-pins - arrow - engage in the shock absorber fork groove.






• Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension bolts when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

- Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Procedures.

- On vehicles with automatic headlamp range control system, perform a basic setting on the headlamps.

- If the vehicle level sensor was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically control damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be programmed once again. Refer to => [ Programming Control Position using ] Testing and Inspection. Vehicle diagnostic tester.

- If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module (J759) must be recalibrated. Refer to => [ Calibration Procedure ] Calibration Procedure.

Shock absorber fork, installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber Fork ] Shock Absorber Fork.

- Tighten the wheel.

- Axle alignment is required, see table, refer to => [ When Vehicle Alignment is Necessary ] Description and Operation.