33 52 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right shock absorber
Vehicle may tilt off vehicle hoist if the workshop jack is incorrectly handled.
After 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
Installation note:
- All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
- Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel . See 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Support wheel carrier with workshop jack.
Release nut; if necessary brace on hexagon head.
Raise wheel carrier with workshop jack until shock absorber can be removed from rubber mount.
Press shock absorber together and remove from rubber mount.
Slowly lower wheel carrier until wheel carrier is suspended.
Remove workshop jack underneath car and lower car.
Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 33 52 2AZ .
Remove protective cap.
Release nut (1); if necessary, grip at hexagon head.
Remove support bearing upper part (2).
Installation note:
Replace support bearing upper part (2).
Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .
Press shock absorber together and remove from wheel arch.
Installation note:
Remove SUPPORT BEARING (LOWER SECTION) , check for damage and if necessary replace.
Check auxiliary damper and protective tube for damage, replace if necessary.
Replacement
- Remove support cup (1) and auxiliary damper (2) with protective tube (3) from rear shock absorber (4)