33 52 161 Replacing support bearing (lower section) for rear left or right spring strut/shock absorber
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Necessary preliminary work
- Remove rear shock absorber See 3352000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER or 3352010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER (M3) .
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
Installation note:
Coat sealing grommet as illustrated with Circolight and press into shock absorber mounting.