Vehicles before change point in 1982
REMOVING AND INSTALLING SPRING STRUT
Remove and install front wheel 36 10 300.
Detach barcket at spring strut.


36 10 300

Detach and tie up caliper.
Brake lines and cables remain connected.
Installation: Tightening torque¹).


¹) See Specifications

Remove lock wire.

Detach tie rod arm at spring strut.
Installation: Tightening torque¹).
Lock bolts with wire.


¹) See Specifications

Detach spring strut mount at wheel house.
Remove spring strut.
Installation: Tightening torque¹).
Important: Store spring strut shock absorbers
standing upright.


¹) See Specifications

Vehicles after change point in 1982
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
SPRING STRUT ASSEMBLY
Remove front wheel - see 36 10 300.
Unscrew brake caliper and suspend from car with a piece of wire.
Brake line remains connected.
Installation:
Tightening torque*.


36 10 300
* See Specifications of Gr. 31/34

Left Side:
Lift plug out of clamp and rubber grommet out of holder.
Disconnect ground wire.
Disconnect plugs.

Cars with ABS:
Remove ABS pulse sender.

Unscrew stabilizer push rod.
Counterhold with a narrow open-end wrench.
Installation:
Tightening torque*.


* See Specifications of Gr. 31/34

Unscrew bolts (2) on tie rod arm.
Installation - Important!
Clean threads of bores and bolts.
Lock bolts with bolt cement**.
Tightening torque*.


* See Specifications of Gr. 31
** Source: HWB

Check for correct installed position.

Important!
Support spring strut shock absorber.
Unscrew spring strut mount in wheel house.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque*.


* See Specifications of Gr. 31

Important!
Only store shock absorbers standing upright.
If shock absorbers are stored laying down with their piston rods run in, this could lead to
knocking noise when used again later.
Remedy:
Store shock absorbers standing upright with the piston rods run out at room
temperature for 24 hours.