Suspension - Installing Rear Shock Absorber Bearing
Section7
Group
76
No.
0002
Year
98
Month
08
Vehicles involved: W/O Nivomat
76-0002; Installing rear shock absorber bearing; 98/08
Background:
A knocking sound may be heard from the rear of the vehicle. In such case a new nivomat upper bearing and/or washer should be installed. A service kit consisting of the bearing and a washer has been introduced.
Materials:
Service kit x 2 272383-1 The kit consists of:
- Bearing 9140847-6
- Washer 977991-9
Replacing rear shock absorber bearing
Installing shock absorber upper bearing
Installing new shock absorber upper bearing and washer.
1
When replacing shock absorber bearing and washer see Service Manual TP 6002201, section 6,7 (65, 72.77) Rear suspension 850 1992-, D1-D14, D18-D23.
Applies only to Fichtel & Sachs. See illustration (1). Install washer between shock absorber and bearing.
2
Install washer and bearing.
Install a new washer and upper bearing as show in the illustration. (torque spec. is needed for the nut)
(Applies ONLY to Fichtel & Sachs)
Replace both left and right hand side washer and shock absorber bearing mount at the same time.
WARRANTY STATEMENT: Warranty may be submitted under the new car factory warranty when there is a documented customer complaint, using claim type 01.
Operation No. Labor description Time allowance
76144-2 Rear shock absorber bearing, 0.6 hr
replace 2 sides