Installing the spring strut

Fig 1: Nuts Holding Spring Strut Mounting In Bodywork

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Install 

• the spring strut in the car body with new nuts  . Tighten to 25 Nm  .

Fig 2: Anti-Roll Bar Link

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• the spring strut to the wheel spindle. Use new screws and new nuts  .

  Adjust the spring strut and wheel spindle to the measured value. See Wheel knuckle / spring strut, calibrating .

  NOTE:

  When replacing the shock absorber, the wheel camber alignment must be adjusted. See Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting .

  Tighten to 105 Nm  . Angle-tighten 90°  . Use bevel protractor 9512050

• the anti-roll bar link to the spring strut. Use a new nut  . Tighten to 50 Nm  . Counterhold with a Torx wrench to prevent damage to the boot
• the ABS sensor.
  NOTE:

  Ensure that the ABS sensor seat in the wheel spindle is completely  clean. Clean the ABS sensor with a soft brush. Tighten the sensor. Tighten to 10 Nm  .

• the ABS sensor cable
• the wheel. See Installing wheels .