Removing the shock absorber
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Protect the shock absorber from damage with a cloth (1).
- Release nut (2). Counter support with a Torx socket (3) while doing so.
- Release the anti-roll bar link (4) from the anti-roll bar.
- Release the cable (1) and (2) from the holder.
- Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
- For CFRP brake disks, position the special tool 5 A4A EC2 .
- Hand-tighten the lug bolt (1).
- Position special tool 2 358 630 .
- Turn lug bolts (1) until hand-tight.
- Support the wheel carrier with special tool 2 219 012 . When doing so, do not press against the spring force of the coil spring .
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Loosen screws (2).
- Empty special tool 2 219 012 and set it aside.
- Release nut (1).
- Pull out the screw (2).
- Compress the shock absorber (1), feed it out and remove it.