Contents: Dismantling ↳ Installation ↳
Dismantling
Raise the vehicle securely on a level surface and remove the front wheel.
Disconnect the brake hose mount and the connecting rod to the stabilizer.
Unscrew the front brake caliper mounting bolts. To do this, remove the protective caps 1 and unscrew the bolts 2.
Remove the front brake caliper
Fold the brake caliper to the side and secure it in the wheel well with wire (the brake hose should not break).
Remove the lock nut from the tie rod end.
Protect the sealing cuff on the ball joint from damage with a soft cloth.
Use a puller to disconnect the tie rod end.
Protect the lower wishbone ball joint from damage with a soft cloth.
Disconnect the ball joint as described above.
Remove the swivel support mounting bolts.
Remove the swivel support with a collet.
Move the drive shaft to the side and support it in the wheel well.
Support the shock absorber to avoid damage.
Unscrew the three mounting nuts (arrows) on the shock absorber strut.
Unscrew the fastening connection (arrows) on the shock absorber dome
Remove the shock absorber strut from the wheel well downwards.
Installation
Assemble all structural elements in reverse order.
During installation, the shock absorber strut must be located in the center of the dome.
Tighten the upper mounting bolts only when the steering knuckle is secured to the shock absorber strut in the mounting position.
Have the front axle geometry measured at a specialist workshop.
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