Installing rear shock absorber

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Information

All screws and threaded joints on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is raised with a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -1- , from lower edge of wing to center of axle corresponds to vehicle position. The current height can be found in → 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT . Always observe the following points!

Dimension 1 - center of wheel to lower edge of wing (rear axle shown)
Screws and nuts are Geomet-coated and must not be greased .

Installation is performed in reverse order.
Observe specified tightening torques:

Shock absorber to wheel bearing housing: Initial tightening 150 Nm (111 ftlb.) Final tightening +180°

Shock absorber to body: Initial tightening 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) Final tightening +90°