Facts:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values
exceeded on the shock tester), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
Consequence:
This is
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove side assembly compartmen
Special tools required:
31 3 341
31 3 351
31 3 353
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the coil
springs.
Prior to each use, check the special tools for d
Special tools required:
36 1 030
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check wheel bearings
Lift vehicle.
Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture) for lateral runout.
If applicable, remove balance weights.
Check lateral runout of rim with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture).
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
IMPORTANT: Do not kink floor panelling under any circumstances!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove right front seat.
Lift floor panelling and fold back to one side
Remove floor inlay (2).
Unfas