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Remove compression strut

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly. 
Danger! Life-threatening injuries! 
  • Observe safety information on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
  • For additional information see: 00... Raise the vehicle using a VEHICLE LIFT .

Preliminary work 

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the components on the rear axle. 
If both compression struts are removed simultaneously, it can cause serious damage to the rear axle. 
  • Replace or remove compression strut only individually.
  • When lowering or removing the rear axle: Support rear axle support before both compression struts are removed.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the components on the rear axle. 
If both compression struts are removed simultaneously, it can cause serious damage to the rear axle. 
  • Replace or remove compression strut only individually.
  • When lowering or removing the rear axle: Support rear axle support before both compression struts are removed.