33 52 010 Removing and installing rear left or right shock absorber

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.

Attention! 

• Read and comply with INFORMATION ON REPLACING SHOCK ABSORBERS .

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 work: 

• Remove REAR WHEEL .
• Remove CAMBER ARM COVER .

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.

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Installation note: 

Replace screw and nut.

Note direction of insertion of screw.

TIGHTEN DOWN SCREW CONNECTION IN NORMAL POSITION .

Release screws (1) on support bearing.

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace screws.

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Press shock absorber together and remove upward from wheel arch.

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Installation note: 

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

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