Removing and installing rear left or right shock absorber

Special tools required: 

• 2 358 630

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.

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 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.

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Release screws (1) on support bearing.

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Press shock absorber together and remove upward from wheel arch.

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Installation: 

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

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Align shock absorber.

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Align support bearing to the body.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

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Support steering stub with special tool 2 358 630 and workshop jack at 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: 

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.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install REAR WHEEL .