33 52 161 Replacing rear left or right thrust bearing for spring strut/shock absorber
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Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove rear shock absorber . See 3712131 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (ADAPTIVE M SUSPENSION) or 3352000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER
Slacken nut (1).
Remove plate (2) and support bearing (3).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .