Necessary preliminary work
Remove FRONT WHEEL
Remove upper wishbone from swivel bearing.
Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM SPRING STRUT
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Secure spring strut against fallin
Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow
Notes
IMPORTANT: Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in
the event of
corrosion breakage!
The coil spring is allocated in the Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) under
the menu
Note the special vehicle identification number procedure when replacing the
front right wheel arch (order the
new body part with the vehicle identification number, if necessary)!
These instructions are only applicable the first time the wheel arch is
replaced! Repeated replacement is only
permitte
Minimum set: Mechanical tools Open-end wrench MW
Note: Open-end spanner SW50 with retaining clip For releasing and tightening
down the insert nuts for the
screw connection of the propeller shaft on the rear axle final drive.
Storage Location
A18
SI number
01 21 06 (300)
Fig. 32: Identifying Open-E