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
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- Free up the roof end strip near the rear lid seal
-1-.
- Unclip the roof end strip -2-
using the -3409--arrows-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation n
Removing
- Disconnect the door cut-off connector
-1- from the A-pillar. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
- Tape off the A-pillar in the door arrester area using
adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Remove the door arrester