37 12 300 Removing and installing rear left or right shock absorber (EDC)

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 suspension and steering parts must be replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove REAR WHEEL .

Removal: 

Fig 1: Securing Special Tool (2 358 630) With Wheel Studs To Drive Flange

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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 2: Shock Absorber And Trailing Arm Screw

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

Fig 3: Securing Special Tool (2 358 630) With Wheel Studs To Drive Flange

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Lower workshop jack and relieve coil spring.

Place workshop jack to side.

Fig 4: Wheel Arch Panel Nuts

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Release nuts (1) of wheel arch panel.

Bend wheel arch panel to side.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 5: Shock Absorber Plug Connection

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Loosen screws (1).

Remove shock absorber (2).

Fig 6: Shock Absorber And Screws

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Installation: 

Bend wheel arch panel to side.

Align shock absorber (2) to body.

Part:  Replace screws (1).

Fig 7: Shock Absorber And Screws

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 2AZ .

Fig 8: Shock Absorber Plug Connection

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Connect plug connection (1).

Insert workshop jack into special tool 2 358 630 .

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

Fig 9: Securing Special Tool (2 358 630) With Wheel Studs To Drive Flange

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Part:  Tighten screw (1).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Fig 10: Shock Absorber And Trailing Arm Screw

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Lower workshop jack and place to one side.

Remove special tool 2 358 630 .

Fig 11: Securing Special Tool (2 358 630) With Wheel Studs To Drive Flange

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Tighten nuts (1) for wheel arch panel.

Fig 12: Wheel Arch Panel Nuts

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