General Information
Suspension
Note
The specified values apply to all engine versions.
Front/rear track width only applies to 255/65R18 tires on 8Jx18
rims.
Track widths change when usin
Shock Absorber Leaks
Vehicles with Coil Springs
Shock Absorbers are frequently rejected and exchanged
because of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the
vehicle have shown that the replacem
Front Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Venting and Draining
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hand drill
3 mm diameter drill bit.
6 mm diameter drill bit
Oil collecting container
Protect
Removing
- Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel and bracket for the
upper B-pillar trim panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Push the bracket together -arrows-
and remove the belt guide -1-
upward.
- Guide out the seat belt -2- a
1 - Clamp
Replace after removing
Tensioning. Refer to
→ Chapter "Clamp on Triple Roller Joint and Outer Joint, Tensioning".
2 - CV Boot
If the drive axle has a peened triple roller joint AAR 3300 i, then
the triple roller joint has an adapter installed
Protective