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3352161 Replacing support bearing (lower section) for rear left or right spring strut/shock absorber

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Necessary preliminary work 

Press support bearing lower section (1) with seal grommet (2) out of shock absorber mounting.

Installation note: 

Clean shock absorber mounting including contact surface (3) all round.

Insert support bearing lower section (1) in sealing grommet (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Support Bearing Lower Section, Seal Grommet With Shock Absorber Mounting Contact Surface
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Installation note: 

Coat sealing grommet as illustrated with Circolight and press into shock absorber mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Grommet Applying Areas
G04726545Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.