37 12 310 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right shock absorber

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit And Control Valve

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Necessary preliminary work 

• Remove REAR WHEEL
• Deactivate and drain AIR SPRING SYSTEM 

If applicable, disconnect the plug connections (1) and expose lines up to shock absorber.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections

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Remove cover (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover

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Release screw (1).

Installation note: 

Before tightening screw/bolt connection, check that shock absorber pin is correctly positioned in swinging arm. Screw must not be used as a fitting aid to installing the shock absorber!

Replace bolt!

Tighten bolt in NORMAL POSITION .

Tightening torque, 33 52 4AZ

Fig 4: Identifying Screw

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Release screws at support bearing.

Replace self-locking screws!

Tightening torque, 33 52 1AZ

Fig 5: Identifying Screws

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Installation note: 

Check O-ring and replace if necessary.

Fig 6: Identifying O-Ring

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Replacement 

Modify SUPPORT BEARING .

Modify auxiliary absorber (1) and protective tube (2) incl. support cup.

Installation note: 

Check auxiliary absorber (1) and protective tube (2) for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 7: Identifying Auxiliary Absorber And Protective Tube

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After Installation note 

• Activate and fill AIR SPRING SYSTEM 
• Replacement only: Program/encode the shock absorber and check the software version
• If applicable, perform the VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ADJUSTMENT  in the event of a replacement only