33 52 161 Replacing thrust bearing (lower section) for rear left or right spring strut/shock absorber

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Rear Shock Absorber 

Press support bearing lower section (1) with seal grommet (2) out of shock absorber mounting.

Installation: 

Clean shock absorber mounting including contact surface (3) all round.

Insert thrust bearing lower section (1) in sealing grommet (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Bearing Lower Section, Sealing Grommet And Contact Surface

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Installation: 

Coat sealing grommet as illustrated with Circolight and press into shock absorber mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Grommet

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