37 12 310 Removing and installing rear left or right shock absorber (adaptive M chassis and suspension))

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WARNING: Vehicle may tilt off vehicle hoist if the workshop jack is incorrectly handled.
When 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 vehicle hoist.

IMPORTANT:

READ AND COMPLY WITH INFORMATION ON REPLACING SHOCK ABSORBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL
Remove CAMBER ARM COVER

Unlock connector (1) in direction of arrow and pull off towards top.

Unclip wiring harness on shock absorber and place to one side.

Fig 1: Locating Connector

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Support wheel carrier with workshop jack.

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ

Lift wheel carrier with workshop jack to the point where the screw can be removed.

Slowly lower workshop jack until wheel carrier is suspended.

Remove workshop jack from under vehicle.

Installation note:

Replace screw and nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Workshop Jack Nut

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Note direction of insertion of screw.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Release screws (1) on support bearing.

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Support Bearing Screws

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Press shock absorber together and remove upward from wheel arch.

Fig 4: Removing Shock Absorber From Wheel Arch

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Installation note:

Check protective cap (1) and sealing washer (2) for damage and renew if necessary.

Fig 5: Identifying Protective Cap And Sealing Washer

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