33 52 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right shock absorber
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel, see 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .
- Remove luggage compartment panel on left and/or right, see 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
When supporting components, make sure that
- the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
- the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the lifting platform
Support trailing arm with a workshop jack (1).
Release screw.
Installation:
Thrust washer (2) on rubber bearing must point to screw head.
Tighten bolt in normal position, see 32 00 ... MOVING VEHICLE INTO NORMAL POSITION .
Tightening torque: 33 52 1AZ, see 33 52 SHOCK ABSORBERS .
Open and secure anti-drumming lining (1) in area of support bearing.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Remove shock absorber with support bearing towards bottom.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque: 33 52 3AZ, see 33 52 SHOCK ABSORBERS .
Replacement:
Remove support bearing, see 33 52 161 Replacing rear left or right thrust bearing for spring strut / shock absorber .
Remove or detach plate (1), auxiliary damper (2) and protective tube (3) from shock absorber (4).
Installation:
Check auxiliary damper (2) and protective tube (3) for damage, replace if necessary.
After installation:
- Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.