Note!The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation

may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removal

Note!If the car is equipped with Four-C (Continuously

Controlled Chassis Concept), replace the spring.

See:Spring front, replacement.

Removing the spring strut

Remove:

the wheel

the anti-roll bar

link from the spring strut.

Note!Use a Torx wrench

as a counterhold so

that the boot is not

damaged.

Remove the ABS line from

the bracket on the

spring strut.

Measure the spring strut position in relation to the wheel

spindle before removal

Note!The

measurements are

taken so that the same

camber angle can be

obtained when

installing.

Measure across the

wheel

spindle/spring strut

at the upper screw

as illustrated

Before measuring,

clean off any dirt

from the measuring

surfaces

Note the

measurement.

Removing the spring strut

Remove both the

nuts from the

screws in the

springstrut - wheel

spindle.

Remove the two screws for the spring strut wheel

spindle.

Secure the wheel spindle with a piece of wire so

that it cannot turn outwards when removed from

the spring strut.

Remove:

the three nuts

holding

the shock absorber

support plate in the

bodywork the spring strut.

Removing the shock absorber bearing

Secure the spring strut in

a vise.

Remove:

the nut for

the shock absorber

bearing. Use

socket999 5467and

a 3/8" Torx-wrench

as a counterhold.

the washer the support.

Removing the spring

Relieve the load on the

spring seat using hydraulic

tool 951 2911together

with plates 951 2914.

Remove:

the fixing nut on

the shock absorber.

Use socket 999

5469and a 3/8"

Torx-wrench as a

counterhold.

the spring seat

the spring

the rubber bump stop and gaiter.

Check that

the shock absorber

support plate (1), the

spring seat (2) and the

rubber bump stop with

boot (3) are undamaged.

Replace if necessary.

Installation

Note!For tightening torques, see Tightening torque

Installing the spring

Compress the new spring

to a length of

approximately 260 mm.

Use hydraulic tool 951

2911together with

plates 951 2914.

Install:

the bump stop with

the boot

the spring the spring seat.

Install the fixing nut.

Tighten. See Tightening

torque. Use socket 999

5469and a 3/8" Torx-

wrench as a counterhold.

Installing the shock absorber bearing

Install:

the support plate

the washer

the nut, Tighten

to Tightening

torque. Use

socket999 5467and

a 3/8" Torx-wrench as a counterhold.

Installing the spring strut

Install the spring strut in

the bodywork using new

nuts. Tighten.

See Tightening torque.

Install the

spring strut on the

wheel spindle. Use

new screws and

new nuts

Adjust the

spring strut and

wheel spindle to

the measured value.

Note!Ensure that

measurement is

performed at same

points as when

removing.

Tighten, see: Tightening

torque. Use protractor 951

2050.

Install:

the anti-roll bar link

to the spring strut.

Use a new nut.

Tighten.

See: Tightening

torque.

Counterhold using a

Torx wrench to

prevent damage to the boot.

The ABS sensor

cable in the bracket

the wheel.

See Installing wheels.