33 52 100 Removing and Installing Rear Left or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber

33 52 100 Removing And Installing Rear Left Or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber







NOTE: Replacing the spring strut shock absorber is described in Removing and installing/replacing rear shock absorber.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel.







only: R55, R56, R57, R58
Remove cable for pulse sensor (1) and brake hose (2) from spring strut.

Installation note:
Make sure rubber grommets are correctly seated.







Support trailing arm from underneath using a workshop jack.

IMPORTANT: Secure spring strut against falling out.

Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ. 00 00 Excerpt From Company Standard BMW GS 90003-2

Installation note:
Blow out metal chips in thread of trailing arm with compressed air (caused when fitting self-tapping screw for the first time).

R60: Replace screw.







Release screws (1) and remove spring strut.
Tightening torque 33 52 2AZ. 00 00 Excerpt From Company Standard BMW GS 90003-2

Installation note:
Replace screws.







Installation note:
- Secure upper spring strut in body.
- Turn shock absorber to align trailing arm.