33 52 100 Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber

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NOTE: With full spring deflection, the coil spring may touch the gaiter, depending on the design.

This is not a fault!

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Spring Strut Shock Absorber

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment trim panels . See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL or 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL .
Secure spring strut against dropping.
Remove CAMBER ARM .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Spring Strut Shock Absorber Screws

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After completing work:

Perform WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK .