Shock Absorber: Installation
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- To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace all self-locking nuts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- When replacing the shock absorber, always ensure that the replacement unit is marked with the same code (K) as the old shock absorber. See Fig 1 .
- Install NEW seal between body and shock absorber.
- On Z3 Roadster and coupe, if the support bearing is replaced, stick a rubber ring in middle of underside of joint seal (2) and in middle on upper side of support element (5). It is essential to ensure that rubber ring is stuck on exactly in middle so that when screwed on ring is not jammed between inner sleeve of support bearing (3) and joint seal (2) or support element (5). See Fig 2 .