33 52 161 Replacing Rear Left Or Right Thrust Bearing For Spring Strut/Shock Absorber

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear shock absorber . See 33 52 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER .

Unscrew nut (1).

Remove joint disc (2), support bearing upper section (3) and support bearing flange (4).

Installation:

Insert support bearing upper section (3) correctly in support bearing flange (4).

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque. See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Nut, Joint Disc, Support Bearing Upper Section And Support Bearing Flange

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Remove spacer sleeve (1) with support bearing lower section (2).

Check protective tube (3) for damage, replace if necessary.

Installation:

Insert spacer sleeve (1) correctly in support bearing lower section (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Spacer Sleeve, Support Bearing Lower Section And Protective Tube

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