Inside Line: TecRMI

Reference number(s): 44 05.08

Fault symptoms:

Noises from the region of the front axle.

Causes:

Production defect.

Remedy:

Replace bump stop of the front shock absorbers.

Remove:

Disconnect the battery.
Lift vehicle.
Remove front wheels.

Unscrew the coupling rod(s) nut(s) (1)
Remove the coupling rod(s) from the suspension strut. (2)
Unscrew screw(s). (3)
Disconnect brake line(s). (4)
(see figure 1)

 
Disconnect the brake lining wear sensor cable(s) from the suspension strut. (1)
Unscrew screw(s). (2)
Demount wheel speed sensor(s). (3)
(see figure 2)

Unscrew spring leg nut(s) at the bottom. (1)
Remove the hex-head screw(s). (2)
Disconnect spring strut from stub axle. (3)(4)
(see figure 3)