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Analytical assessment of collision vehicles > < Detaching and attaching the front wheel bearing

Leon Mk2

III - Suspension strut: repair
   
III - Suspension strut: repair
1 - Shock absorber
q   Can be replaced separately.
q   Ensure that the shock absorber does not have any leaks or produce noise.
q   In case of replacement
Adjust camber and convergence → Chapter, wheel alignment
2 - Elastic limit
3 - Protective cover
4 - Suspension spring
q   Removing and installing → Fig.
q   Note the identification using colours.
q   The surface of the spring spiral must not be damaged.
5 - Plate suspension spring
6 - Axle roller bearing
7 - Suspension socket
8 - Hexagonal nut
q   60 Nm
q   Loosening and tightening → Fig.
9 - Elastic limit
10 - Hexagonal nut
q   60 Nm self locking
q   Loosening and tightening → Fig.

   
Loosening and tightening hexagonal nut for elastic limit
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  1 - Allen key (7) (commercial)
t  2 - Insertable cartridge -U-40003-
t  3 - Torque wrench -SAT 8010-
  E40-0147
Removing and fitting the coil spring
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  1 - Tensing device for suspension strut -U-10081-
t  2 - ratchet (commercial)
  E40-0148
Loosen and tightening the hexagonal nut of the upper spring plate
  Caution
Firstly, put tension on the spring so that the upper plate of the spring is discharged.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  1 - Tensing device for suspension strut -U-10081-
t  2 - Torque wrench -SAT 8010-
t  3 - Insertable cartridge -U-40003-
t  4 - Allen key (7) (commercial)
  E40-0149

Analytical assessment of collision vehicles > < Detaching and attaching the front wheel bearing