Removing/Installing Front Spring Strut Assembly

REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT ASSEMBLY




Remove and install front wheel.
Disconnect and suspend brake caliper with a piece of wire.
Brake line remains connected.

Installation:
Tightening torque. 110-123 Nm (88-89 ft lb)




Left Side:
Lift plug out Of clip and rubber grommet out of holder.
Disconnect ground wire.
Disconnect plug.




Cars with ABS:
Remove ABS pulse transmitter.




Disconnect stabilizer push rod.
Hold with fork wrench.

Installation:
Tightening torque. 20 Nm (14.5 ft lb)




Unscrew bolts (2) on tie rod arm.

Installation:
Clean threads of bores and bolts.
Lock bolts with bolt cement.
Tightening torque. 65 Nm (47 ft lb)




Check for correct installed position.




Support spring strut shock absorber.
Unscrew spring strut mount on wheel house.

Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque. 22 Nm (16 ft lb)

Important!
Always store shock absorbers standing upright. If shock absorbers are stored laying down with piston rods run in, they could cause a rattling noise when used again.

Correction:
Store shock absorbers standing upright with piston rods run out at room temperature 24 hours.