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Suspension strut, removing
and installing
Removing
- Remove wheel trim.
On light alloy wheels use puller in vehicle tool kit
to remove trim cap.
- Remove wheels.
Note:
For vehicles with headlight range control page 40
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CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the joint of the lower links from excessive
rebound, support using VAG1383-A (engine and transmission lifter). - Remove rubber grommets in plenum chamber (arrows).
CAUTION! - Remove suspension strut nuts -1- from body.
- Detach ABS wheel speed sensor wire from bracket at brake caliper.
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- Insert ABS wheel speed sensor wire into holder
at brake caliper.
- Install new nuts for both suspension struts and
tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft lb).
CAUTION!
Be careful not to damage the surface of the
brake lines.
- Re-install rubber grommets into plenum
chamber.
- Install wheel and tighten bolts to 120 Nm (89 ft
lb).
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