Shock Absorber, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the rear wheel, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the wheel housing liner, refer to Wheel Housing Liner .

-- Turn the wheel hub up until a wheel bold hole is on top.

-- Attach the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149 using a wheel bolt as illustrated.

Fig 1: Dimension Between Wheel Hub Center And Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing

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-- Insert the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149 into the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 and slightly raise the wheel bearing housing.

Applies to vehicles with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) 

Fig 2: Remove The Connector -1- & Union Bolt

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-- Bleed the Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) system, refer to DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC), DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- In vehicles with switchable DRC and variable damping, remove the connector -1- on the additional component with integrated electric motor from the bracket, disconnect it, and free it up.

-- Remove the union bolt -2- and free up the hose line.

• Protect any open connections against dirt.

Applies to a Vehicle with Electronically Controlled Damping 

Fig 3: Disconnect The Connector -1-

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- (if equipped).

Continuation for All 

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- If it is necessary to replace the shock absorber, release the tabs -1- and remove the stone chip protection -2-.

Fig 4: Retaining Tabs And Stone Deflector

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and the washer between the wheel bearing housing and the shock absorber.

Fig 5: Bolt And Washer

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-- Compress the shock absorber as much as possible and remove it.