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

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 .

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).