323001864 - 4410A12 FRONT SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLY OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH - R.R

Removing ( Refitting )     Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R 1. Undo the bolts securing the shock absorber to the wheel strut.2. Undo the nut (2a) and disconnect the anti-roll bar joint (2b) from the shock absorber.
    Op. 7210E22 R.R. WINDSCREEN BASE TRIM 1. Undo the nut (1a) and mounting block (1b) and remove the shock absorber and spring assembly (1c).
Before undoing the nut (1a), insert the spanner correctly right into the hexagonal groove at the top of the shock absorber stem.
1. Fit the shock absorber-spring assembly (1a) on the special tool (1b).
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1874555001EquipmentDismantling/ reassembling front suspension shock absorber
2. Undo the nut (2a) and remove the buffer (2b).
- Discharge the spring and remove the shock absorber-spring assembly from the tool.1. Remove the dust cover (1a), the spring (1b) and the end of travel buffer (1c) for the shock absorber (1d).
Refitting ( Removing ) - Assemble the end of travel buffer, the spring and the dust cover on the shock absorber.- Compress the shock absorber and the spring using the tool.
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1874555001EquipmentDismantling/ reassembling front suspension shock absorber
- Tighten the nut securing the end of travel buffer to the shock absorber to the recommended torque.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Front shock absorber to end of travel bufferNutM126.3 ÷ 7.7
- Remove the shock absorber assembly from the tool.
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1874555001EquipmentDismantling/ reassembling front suspension shock absorber
- Place the shock absorber assembly in its housing.- Provisionally screw in the nut securing the shock absorber to the bodyshell without tightening it.- Connect the anti-roll bar joint to the shock absorber and tighten the nut to the recommended torque.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Anti-roll bar jointNutM104.5 ÷ 5.5
- Tighten the new bolts fixing the shock absorber to the steering knuckle to the recommended torque.
To tighten to torque, position the torque wrench on the nut and not on the bolt.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Front shock absorber - strut sideBolt (to be replaced)M1210.3 ÷ 12.6 + 45°
    Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R - With the vehicle on the ground, tighten the nut securing the shock absorber to the bodyshell, screwed in previously, to the recommended torque.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Front shock absorber - body sideNutM126.3 ÷ 7.7
    Op. 7210E22 R.R. WINDSCREEN BASE TRIM     Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY