Removing and installing rear left or right shock absorber

Special tools required: 

• 2 358 630

Installation note: 

1. All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
2. Retaining elements on chassis and steering parts must be replaced.

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove rear WHEEL .

Removal: 

Secure special tool 2 358 630 with wheel studs to drive flange.

Support trailing arm with special tool 2 358 630 and workshop jack on wheel hub.

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Release shock absorber (2) from trailing arm by unscrewing screw (1).

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Lower workshop jack and relieve coil spring.

Place workshop jack to side.

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Release nuts (1) of wheel arch panel.

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Bend wheel arch panel (1) to one side.

Loosen screws (2).

Remove shock absorber (3).

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Installation: 

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Remove protective cap (1).

Check protective cap (1) for damage.

Part  : Replace protective cap (1) if necessary.

Mount protective cap (1).

Bend wheel arch panel (1) to one side.

Align shock absorber (3) to body.

Part  : Replace screws (2).

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque 33 52 2AZ .

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Insert workshop jack into special tool 2 358 630.

Press trailing arm upwards with special tool 2 358 630 and workshop jack until shock absorber can be screwed to trailing arm.

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Part  : Replace screw (1).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

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Lower workshop jack and place to one side.

Remove special tool 2 358 630.

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Tighten nuts (1) for wheel arch panel.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install rear WHEEL .