33 52 161 Replacing support bearing (lower section) for rear left or right spring strut/shock absorber

Installation note: 

1. All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
2. Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove REAR SHOCK ABSORBER .

Press support bearing lower section (1) with seal grommet (2) out of shock absorber mounting.

Installation note: 

Clean shock absorber mounting including contact surface (3) all round.

Insert support bearing lower section (1) in sealing grommet (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Grommet Components

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Installation note: 

Coat sealing grommet as illustrated with Circolight and press into shock absorber mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Grommet

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