33 00... Information on replacing shock absorbers: Procedure
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If one shock absorber is damaged, it is only necessary to replace both shock absorbers when the car has driven in excess of 80 000 km.
Exception: On all M models, when a limit value is exceeded on one side, it is still necessary always to replace both shock absorbers on the relevant axle.