33 10... Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper

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Variant A:

Release screw (1).

For tightening torque refer to 33 17 2AZ in 33 17 REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTINGS .

Remove vibration damper (2).

Fig 1: Vibration Damper And Screw

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Variant B:

Release bolt (1) and remove vibration damper (2).

For tightening torque refer to 33 17 3AZ in 33 17 REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTINGS .

Fig 2: Vibration Damper And Bolt

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Variant C:

NOTE: Removal depicted on left vibration damper.

Release bolt (1) and remove vibration damper (2).

For tightening torque refer to 33 17 3AZ in 33 17 REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTINGS .

Fig 3: Vibration Damper And Bolt

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Variant D (E93):

Remove left and right tension struts (on rear axle).

Release bolts (1) and remove vibration damper (2).

For tightening torque refer to 33 33 3AZ in 33 33 REAR AXLE SUSPENSION .