Disassembling Spring Strut

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Preloaded or pressurised components

Risk of squashing or bruising

→ Do not reach into the danger area.

→ Relieve the tension on components before starting work.

→ Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly.

Clamp the air-spring strut on the lower mounting point (use aluminium protective jaws -A- !).

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Mounting Point
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Loosen the fastening screws on the mounting saddle.
Carefully remove the mounting saddle over the residual pressure retaining valve in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Air-Spring Strut Mounting Saddle
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Remove spring-strut mount with socket wrench insert 3353 and arm bracket P9630.

Fig 3: Removing/Fitting Spring-Strut Mount
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Remove clamp.

Fig 4: Locating Air-Spring Strut Clamp
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Information

When replacing the air spring, always replace the boot/bellows.

If the rolling piston slips out of the outer guide during disassembly, it must be correctly positioned again when assembling.
- When sliding in the rolling piston, the roller must lie evenly between the outer guide and rolling piston (roll fold).
Push bellows downward and secure in this position (2nd worker required!). Grasp the rolling piston and remove it upward from the shock absorber by slightly turning to the left/right.

Fig 5: Removing Air-Spring Strut Rolling Piston
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When replacing the air spring, push the rubber stop -1- out of the centring device.

Fig 6: Identifying Rubber Stop
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Remove boot/bellows.
When replacing the shock absorber, remove the cap and fit it on the new shock absorber.