Upper Bushing Shock Absorber

Upper bushing shock absorber

Special tools:
999 7105 Socket 999 7105 Socket
999 7106 Spanner 999 7106 Spanner
999 5500 SOCKET UPPER NUT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 999 5500 Socket Upper Nut Rear Shock Absorber

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Remove the shock absorber. See: Rear Shock Absorber Rear Shock Absorber.

Removal

Removing the shock absorber bearing




Applies to standard shock absorbers:

Remove:
- 1 nut. Use: 999 7105 Socket 999 7105 Socket and: 999 7106 Spanner 999 7106 Spanner
- the support plate
- the bump stop and the dust boot.
Applies only to Nivomat shock absorbers:

Remove:
- 1 nut. Use: 999 5500 SOCKET UPPER NUT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 999 5500 Socket Upper Nut Rear Shock Absorber and torx socket
- the support plate
- the bump stop and the dust boot.

Checking components




Check the bump stop and dust boot for damage. Replace if necessary.

Installation

Installing the shock absorber bearing




Applies to standard shock absorbers:

Install:
- the bump stop and the dust boot
- the support plate
- 1 nut. Use: 999 7105 Socket 999 7105 Socket and: 999 7106 Spanner 999 7106 Spanner. Tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.
Applies only to Nivomat shock absorbers:

Install:
- the bump stop and the dust boot
- the support plate
- 1 nut. Use: 999 5500 SOCKET UPPER NUT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 999 5500 Socket Upper Nut Rear Shock Absorber. Tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.

Finishing

Install the shock absorber. See: Rear Shock Absorber Rear Shock Absorber.