Removing and installing rear left or right shock absorber (EDC)

Special tools required:

2 358 630

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 .

Removal:

Secure special tool 2 358 630 with wheel studs to drive flange.

Support the steering stub with special tool 2 358 630 and the workshop jack at the wheel hub.

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Slacken nut (1).

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

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Slowly lower workshop jack until wheel carrier is suspended.

Place workshop jack to side.

NOTE: Special tool 2 358 630 can remain on wheel hub.

Release connector (1) from the wheel speed accelerator sensor (2).

Disconnect the wheel acceleration sensor cable from the shock absorber.

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Release screws (1) on support bearing.

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Release the connector (1) from the support bearing (2).

Press shock absorber together and remove upward from wheel arch.

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Installation:

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

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Align shock absorber.

Plug in connector (1) on the support bearing (2).

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Align support bearing to the body.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

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Support the steering stub with special tool

2 358 630 and the workshop jack at the wheel hub.

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Part: Replace screw.

Raise workshop jack slowly until the screw can be inserted in the camber control arm and shock absorber.

Part: Replace nut (1).

Screw on nut (1) and tighten in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ .

Installation note:

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Note direction of insertion of screw.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

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Lower the workshop jack and place to one side.

Remove special tool 2 358 630.

Required follow-up work:

Install REAR WHEEL .