2752795 - 4410A12 front suspension damper (one), lh or rh - for mcpherson strut system - includes dismantling/re-building of assembly at bench r r

Removing ( Refitting ) Remove the car from the ramps. - 4450B02  left front wheel r r . Or: - 4450B04  right front wheel r r . 1. Remove the brake caliper oil pipe from the shock absorber support.2. Undo the bolts securing the shock absorbers to the strut.
1. If an anti-roll bar is fitted, undo the upper nut fastening the anti-roll bar anchoring rod to the shock absorber.
Lower the vehicle.1. Hold the rod so it does not rotate then undo the nut securing the upper shock absorber mounting to the bodyshell (1a) and remove the buffer (1b).2. Remove the front shock absorber.
1. Position the front shock absorber (1a) on the pneumatic cool for compressing the springs (1b).

NameCountry
1bSupport1.874.555.000
2. Secure shock absorber with strut retaining device (2a) and spring compression brackets (2b)3. Operate the lever on the compressed air blower and compress the shock absorber spring.4. Undo retaining nut (4a) remove shock absorber block and flange (4b).
Operate on the lever on the device to turn off the air supply. Wait until the spring releases and remove the front suspension from the device.1. Withdraw spring (1a) and gaiter (1b) from the shock absorber (1c).
Refitting ( Removing ) Refit the boot onto the rear shock absorber

Follow these instructions for replacing the shock absorbers.

  • If the mileage for the shock absorbers is more than 20,000 - 25,000 Km, always replace both shock absorbers for each axle together, taking care to fit the same type of shock absorbers from those available as spares on the same axle.
  • If the mileage for the shock absorbers is below 20,000 - 25,000 Km, then one shock absorber only can be replaced, as long as the new one is the same type and after having checked that the other shock absorber is in perfect working order.
Before refitting the front shock absorber components, check that there are no signs of cracks or distortions in the spring which would adversely affect its operation. Also check the integrity of the boot. If there are surface cuts or cracks replace the boot itself

If the springs are being replaced, ensure that the colour of the paint marks on the outside of the central coils matches.

  • Versions with mechanical steering have brown paint marks.
  • Versions with electric steering with a heating system and petrol engines have white paint marks.
  • Versions with electric steering with air conditioning and petrol engines have blue paint marks.
  • Versions with JTD engines have pink paint marks.
Refit the spring onto the shock absorberReposition the shock absorber assembly onto the pneumatic device

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-Support1.874.555.000
Position the spring onto the relevant end sectionSecure the shock absorber with the strut block retaining device and with the appropriate brackets for compressing the spring.1. Fit the flange, aligning groove (1a) with attachment zone (1b) of the shock absorber on the strut2. Fit the rubber block complete with bearingOperate the lever on the device to close the pressurised air blower then wait until the spring is completely released.3. Using tool (3a) tighten the upper mounting retaining nut (3b) to torque.

NameCountry
3aSpanner1.870.754.000

FasteningComponentØValue(daNm)
3bNutFRONT DAMPERM10 x 1.54
Remove the front shock absorber from the pneumatic tool for compressing springs.Fit the shock absorber on the vehicle.1. Fit upper block (1a) and tighten retaining nut (1b).
Raise the car.Tighten the bolts fixing the shock absorber to the steering knuckle to the specified torque.

FasteningComponentØValue(daNm)
-BoltFRONT HUB STEERING KNUCKLE.M10 x 1.257.5
When the nuts fixing the shock absorber to the front hub steering knuckle are being tightened, push the steering knuckle upwards to cancel out any fixing clearances.
Tighten the nut fixing the anti-roll bar anchoring rod to the shock absorber to torque.

FasteningComponentØValue(daNm)
-BoltFRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR. ANCHORAGE ROD.M82.3
Fit the brake caliper pipe. - 4450B02  left front wheel r r . Or: - 4450B04  right front wheel r r . Lower the vehicle with the wheels resting on the ground.Secure the shock absorber stem and tighten the retaining nut of the upper mounting.

FasteningComponentØValue(daNm)
-NutFRONT DAMPERM12 x 1.256
The nut fixing the upper shock absorber mounting should be tightened with the vehicle resting on the ground.
Connect the negative (-) battery terminalClose the bonnet lid.Remove the car from the ramps.