368.0 chassis with mechanical suspension |
1 | Front damper |
2 | Top bracket |
3 | Lower bracket |
4 | Top bracket nut |
5 | Top bracket screw |
B32.20-0012-02
| Remove/install | ||
1 | Place the vehicle on a flat and level surface | Excessive strokes may damage the dampers. | |
Chock the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from accidentally moving. | |||
2 | Disconnect the negative battery cable or turn off the main switch | Loosen the screw from the negative cable on the stringer to prevent the battery terminals from getting loose. | |
3 | Remove the self-locking nuts (4), the top and bottom fastening screws (5), and remove the damper (1) | If necessary, replacing the front dampers always in pairs on the same axle is advisable. | |
Installation: Apply new self-locking nuts and tighten them to the specified torque. | |||
.Damper on the support/front axle | |||
4 | Remove the pads with the damper adapter (eyelet) sleeves | Installation: If necessary, replace the pads with the sleeves. | |
To mount the pads and sleeves, apply a slight coat of petroleum jelly and use a suitable press. | |||
Vaseline | |||
| Check | ||
5 | Check the condition of the front dampers | | |
Replace the dampers if they show: | |||
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- Signs of leaks. | |||
6 | Install in the reverse removal order | ||
7 | Run a test drive | Check the vehicle's behavior. |