300TD (123.193) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1984)
Place spring strut into tool in such a manner that the piston rod enters in-between the two flat surfaces of the open end wrench.
Note:
On spring struts, on which the disc of the 1st version is mounted, release ball joint upon heating by turning disc by means of suitable pipe
wrench.
4. Connect pin spanner (04) with fastening eye of ball joint and loosen ball joint.
5p
Ball joint
5s
Disc
5. Check components and replace ball joint, if required.
Note:
Always use a disc and 2nd version with bores of 8 mm dia. on principle.
Installation
5f
Dust guard
5p
Ball joint
5s
Disc
5d
Piston rod
6. Coat threads of ball joint with locking compound and screw-in joint.