Installing the rear shock absorber

• Check the centering plate (1) for damage, replace if necessary.
• Check the position of centering plate (1) and, if necessary, correct it.

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• Compress the shock absorber (1) and feed it into the wheel well.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
• Replace the nut (1) and the screw (2).

  Parts:  Nut, bolt

• Insert the screw (2).
• Tighten the nut (1) hand-tight.

  The screw connection is tightened with the torque wrench later in the NORMAL POSITION .

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  WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported  .
  Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 

  • Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
  • Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

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• Position special tool 2 219 012 with special tools 2 411 683 and 2 305 379 under wheel carrier (1)  .
• Lift the wheel carrier slightly using special tool 2 219 012  . Position the shock absorber on the body in the  process.

  Do not press against the spring force of the coil spring  .

• Replace screws (1).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (1).

• Disconnect the special tool 2 219 012 and set it aside.

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• Attach all the cables to holder (2).
• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
• Refer to MEASURING THE RIDE HEIGHT OF THE REAR AXLE AND SETTING THE NORMAL POSITION .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .