Situation
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect
This is not necessary for technical reasons and
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
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK (STABILIZER
LINK) FOR LEFT/RIGHT STABILIZER
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove anti-roll bar
Determine actual ride height (A) _ to do so, attach tape measure to rim
flange (2) at bottom middle and measure
to wheel arch lower edge (1).
Fig. 28: Identifying Actual Ride Height From Rim Flange To Wheel Arch Lower
Edge
MOVING VEHICLE INTO DESIGN POSITION
Necessary preliminary work
Move VEHI
WARNING: When handling cleaning agent, observe following
protective measures:
Wear protective rubber gloves and protective goggles.
If cleaning agent comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash immediately
with lots of water.
Comply with NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING CLEANING
AGENTS.
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