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
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work
Remove COVER FROM FRONT SEAT
Release screws (1).
Raise operating unit for seat adjustment (2).
Fig. 257: Identifying Operating Unit With Screws
Disconnect plug connecti
New Generation of Familiar Systems
General
Nowadays, the dynamic handling systems are subdivided into three groups
according to the co-ordinate axis
that their function relates to.
Development continued over the years with the EDC II (E24) and EDC III (E31, E38
and E39) and ultimately
the EDC-K (