33 52 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right shock absorber: Replacement

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Remove support pot (1) and auxiliary damper (2) with protective tube (3) from rear shock absorber (4)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber, Auxiliary Damper And Protective Tube

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