Contents: Removal ⬇ Installation ⬇
Note: It is possible to install shock absorbers from Fichtel & Sachs, as well as Delko Products. When replacing the shock absorber, the new shock absorber must be of the same brand and have the same letter designations as the old one. The letter designations can be seen after removing the cap from the support with the Delko shock absorber strut installed on the side surface of the hexagon of the shock absorber rod under a regular Fichtel key & Suchs on the end surface of the internal hexagon of the shock absorber rod.
Removal
Remove the shock absorber strut, see paragraph 12.1.
Remove the front spring thrust bearing, see item 12.2.
Caution: When removing the hydraulic shock absorber, the spring remains compressed.
Remove the support cup with the ring, the compression stroke buffer with the polymer protective cover from the shock absorber rod.
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Unscrew the nut from the shock absorber support rod using the KM-331 tool.
Note: The nut is tightened with great force. If a special device is not at hand, then the spring should be loosened and the nut should be unscrewed with a suitable key.
Remove the shock absorber rod from the strut.
Installation
Before installation, check the rod, see item 12.4.
Note: Use a new nut to secure the shock absorber cartridge. When installing a new shock absorber cartridge, the nut is included. The new nut is lubricated with wax. Do not remove the wax, it serves as a lubricant and anti-corrosion agent.
Install the shock absorber and secure it with a new nut with a force of 200 Nm. It is necessary to observe the torque value.
Place a compression stroke buffer with a polymer shell on the piston rod.
Install the spring damping ring.
Install the upper support cup so that the hole is 5 mm in diameter (installation mark) was directed in the direction opposite to the steering knuckle hub. See Figure A9718. Install the thrust bearing, see item 12.2.
Install the shock absorber strut see paragraph 12.1.
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