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

33 52 000 Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove rear wheel.
^ Remove speaker.





Fold sound insulation (1) upwards.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ.

Installation note:
Replace nuts.

Slacken nut (1).

Partially fold up wheel arch panel (2).

Installation note:
Replace nut if necessary.








Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ

Remove spring strut from wheel carrier.

Installation note:
Replace screw.





Press wheel carrier downwards.

Remove spring strut towards rear / downwards.

Installation note:





Important!
Before tightening screw connection, check that spring strut shock absorber pin is correctly positioned in wheel carrier.