33 52 031 Replacing rear left or right rubber mount for shock absorber mounting

Release nut; if necessary brace on hex head.

Raise wheel carrier with workshop jack until shock absorber can be removed from rubber mount.

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nut.

For tightening torque refer to 33 52 2AZ in 33 52 SHOCK ABSORBERS .

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Self-Locking Nut

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Release screws (1).

For tightening torque refer to 33 52 3AZ in 33 52 SHOCK ABSORBERS .

Press shock absorber upwards and remove rubber mount (2) from camber arm.

Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber Rubber Mount And Screws

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