33 32 160 Removing and Installing/Replacing Compression Strut For Rear Axle Carrier

33 32 160 Removing and installing / replacing tension strut for rear axle support





Important!
Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle
Risk of damage!
Driving without the compression strut is not permitted!
The rear axle support must be supported if it is necessary to replace both compression struts!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove underbody cover
^ Remove rear tension struts

Release nuts (1 and 2).





Slacken screws (3) and release screws (4).

Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 51 61 7AZ.





Release screws (1).

Installation:
Tightening torque 33 33 2AZ.

Release screw (2) and remove compression strut (3).

Installation:
Tightening torque 33 33 1AZ.

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