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33 52 161 Replacing Rear Left or Right Thrust Bearing For Spring Strut/Shock Absorber

33 52 161 Replacing thrust bearing (lower section) for rear left or right spring strut/shock absorber





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove rear shock absorber





Press support bearing lower section (1) with seal grommet (2) out of shock absorber mounting.

Installation:

Clean shock absorber mounting including contact surface (3) all round.

Insert thrust bearing lower section (1) in sealing grommet (2).

Installation:

Coat sealing grommet as illustrated with

Circolight and press into shock absorber mounting.