33 52 100 Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel.
- Remove Stabilizer Link From Swinging Arm
IMPORTANT:
Before tightening screw connection, check that spring strut shock absorber pin is correctly positioned in wheel carrier.
Screw must not be used as an aid to installing the spring strut shock absorber!
Screw must not be used as an aid to installing the spring strut shock absorber!
Release screw.
IMPORTANT:
Secure spring strut shock absorber against falling out.
Remove spring strut shock absorber from wheel carrier and tie up.
Installation:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ , see 52 SHOCK ABSORBER .
Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim . See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
If necessary, remove sound insulation.
M6: Disconnect plug connection for Electronic Damper Control (EDC).
Unscrew nuts (1).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ , see 52 SHOCK ABSORBER .
Press wheel carrier downwards, guide spring strut shock absorber downwards between guide arm and control arm and then remove in upwards direction.