33 52 100 Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber

NOTE: Replacing the spring strut shock absorber is described in REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Support trailing arm from underneath using a workshop jack.

IMPORTANT: Secure spring strut against falling out.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Installation note:

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorbers Screw

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Blow out metal chips in thread of trailing arm with compressed air (caused when fitting self-tapping screw for the first time).

Replace screw.

Release screws (1) and remove spring strut.

Tightening torque 33 52 2AZ .

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Strut Screws

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Installation note: