Vehicles after change point in 1982 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT STRUT Remove front wheel - see 36 10 300. Unscrew bolt (2). Lift off tie rod arm on spring strut. Installation: Clean threads in tapped bores and on bolts. Install bolts with bolt cement**. Tightening torque*. 36 10 300 * See Specifications of Gr. 31/32 ** Source: HWB | |
Check for correct installed position. | |
Remove cotter pin and unscrew castle nut. Press off ball joint with Special Tool 31 1 110. Installation: Clean bore to remove grease and dirt. Tightening torque*. Lock nut with a cotter pin. * See Specifications of Gr. 31/32 | |
Unscrew strut on mount. Installation: Struts are marked. L = left R = right Replace self-locking nuts. 1 = Washer (both sides) Tightening torque* for a car in normal position*. * See Specifications of Gr. 31/32 | |
Checking Strut Mounts: Car in normal position*. Measure distance between rubber mount and centering sleeve. A mount marked with beads and a dot of green paint must be installed. * See Specifications of Gr. 32 | |
A = 0.8 to 1.8 mm (0.031 to 0.071"). If measured distance is smaller or greater, replace strut mount - see 31 12 147. N = rubber beads and green paint dot. 31 12 147 |