33 52 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Left or Right Shock Absorber

33 52 000 - Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right shock absorber





Note:
Read and comply with Information on replacing shock absorbers [1][2]31 00 ... Information on Replacing Shock Absorbers.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel Service and Repair

- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim

Version with VDC shock absorber only:
- Unlock and disconnect plug connection and expose line to shock absorber





Warning!
Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
When supporting components, make sure that
- the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered

- the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the lifting platform





Support trailing arm with a workshop jack (1).
Release screw.
Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ 33 52 Shock Absorbers (Rear).

Installation:
Thrust washer (2) on rubber bearing must point to screw head.
Tighten bolt in normal position 32 00 ... Moving Vehicle Into Normal Position.





Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove shock absorber with support bearing towards bottom.

Installation:
Replace flat seal (between support bearing and body).
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 33 52 2AZ 33 52 Shock Absorbers (Rear).





Replacement:
Remove support bearing 33 52 161 Replacing Rear Left or Right Thrust Bearing For Spring Strut/Shock Absorber.
Remove or detach plate (1), spacer, auxiliary damper (2) and protective tube (3) from shock absorber (4).

Installation:
Check auxiliary damper (2) and protective tube (3) for damage, replace if necessary.





After installation:
- Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.