Withdrawal
1. Loosen the hub mounting bolt.
2. Remove the mounting bolts and nuts securing the anti-roll bar to the body.
3. Remove the wheel and hub bolt. Remove the wheel sensor if necessary (on models with ABS).
4. Loosen the caliper mounting bolts and remove the caliper from the rack.
5. Disconnect the tie rod ball joint from the strut.
6. Unscrew the nut and remove the mounting bolt securing the suspension arm to the rack.
7. Disconnect the suspension arm ball joint from the strut.
8. Remove the casing, unscrew the top fastening nuts (two nuts are indicated by arrows) and remove the stand from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
1. Install washers and new nuts.
2. Tighten the fixing nuts to the required tightening torque.
Repair
1. Remove the strut from the vehicle and install the spring compressors.
2. Loosen the nut on the shock absorber piston rod.
3. Remove the nut and washer.
4. Remove mounting plate and gasket (arrow).
5. Remove the bushing and upper spring seat.
6. Remove the spring, dust and rubber stop (indicated by an arrow).
7. Using the special tool 1, unscrew the fixing cap 2 and remove the shock absorber.
8. Check the shock absorber for damage and signs of leakage. Check shock absorber operation. Replace worn rack elements.
9. Install the lower end of the spring into the recess in the seat. Replace the top seat and slide the dust boot over the edge of the seat.
10. Install the gasket on the top seat, align the notches on the gasket with the bolt heads (indicated by arrows).
11. Before removing the spring compressors, check that the ends of the spring touch the stops.
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