Removing and installing Rear Spring Strut Shock Absorber
33 52 100 Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut shock absorberNecessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove rear wheel.
^ Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim
^ Remove luggage compartment wheel arch soundproofing and place to one side
Unscrew nuts (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque; Support on body/rear axle carrier 24 Nm
Replace self-locking nuts.
Important! Support wheel carrier with workshop jack.
Unscrew screw.
Installation:
Tightening torque; Shock absorber to trailing arm/ wheel carrier/ swinging arm/ support arm/control arm 165 Nm
Replace screw.
Lower workshop jack.
Grip rear spring strut shock absorber firmly and force it off wheel carrier using a suitable tool.
Guide rear spring strut shock absorber downwards between guide arm and control arm and then lift out.