To remove
- Remove the MacPherson strut and clamp it in a vice.
Compress the spring using Spring compressor 88 18 791 and Holder 88 18 817.
- Grip the piston rod to prevent it from turning and remove the nut, using tool 89 96 613. The nut is of self-locking type and must not be reused.
- Remove the bearing and upper spring seat.
- Remove the spring, rubber gaiter and compression stop.