33 52 161 Replacing rear left or right thrust bearing for 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. See REPLACING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER  or REPLACING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (ADAPTIVE M SUSPENSION) .

Slacken nut (1).

Remove disc (2) and support bearing (3).

Installation note: 

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Fig 1: Removing Disc And Support Bearing

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