33 52 010 Removing and installing rear left or right shock absorber

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Special tools required:

2 358 630

Installation note:

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

NOTE: Separate procedure for EDC SHOCK ABSORBER .

Necessary preliminary work:

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.

Fig 1: Supporting Trailing Arm With Special Tool

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

Fig 2: Shock Absorber And Screw

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Lower workshop jack and relieve coil spring.

Place workshop jack to side.

Fig 3: Supporting Trailing Arm With Special Tool

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NOTE: Special tool 2 358 630 can remain on wheel hub.

Release nuts (1) of wheel arch panel.

Fig 4: Inner Wheel Arch Panel Nuts

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Bend wheel arch panel (1) to one side.

Loosen screws (2).

Remove shock absorber (3).

Fig 5: Locating Shock Absorber Screws

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Installation:

NOTE: The seal (2) can be omitted or must not be installed again!

Remove protective cap (1).

Check protective cap (1) for damage.

Replace protective cap (1) if necessary.

Mount protective cap (1).

Fig 6: Seal And Protective Cap

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Bend wheel arch panel (1) to one side.

Align shock absorber (3) to body.

Replace screws (2).

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque 33 52 2AZ .

Fig 7: Locating Shock Absorber Screws

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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.

Fig 8: Supporting Trailing Arm With Special Tool

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Replace screw (1).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Fig 9: Shock Absorber And Screw

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Lower workshop jack and place to one side.

Remove special tool 2 358 630 .

Fig 10: Supporting Trailing Arm With Special Tool

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Tighten nuts (1) for wheel arch panel.

Fig 11: Inner Wheel Arch Panel Nuts

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