Removing the rear shock absorber
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
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: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .
NOTE:
The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Release all the cables from holder (2).
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.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.
- Position special tool 2 219 012 with special tools 2 411683 and 2 305 379 under wheel carrier (1).
- Support wheel carrier (1) using special tool 2 219 012
.
Do not press against the spring force of the coil spring.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Disconnect the special tool 2 219 012
and set it aside.
- Release nut (1).
- Pull out screw (2).
- Compress the shock absorber (1) and pull it upwards out of the wheel well.