33 52 031 Replacing rear left or right rubber mount for shock absorber mount

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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.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Vehicle may tilt off vehicle hoist if the workshop jack is incorrectly handled.

Release nut; if necessary brace on hexagon head.

Tightening torque 33 52 2AZ .

Raise wheel carrier with workshop jack until shock absorber can be removed from rubber mount.

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Locating Rubber Mount

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ .

Press shock absorber upwards and remove rubber mount (2) from camber arm.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Mount And Mounting Screws

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