3 Series E36 318i (M43) CONVER
33 52 000
Removing and installing/replacing left or right
rear shock absorber
Assessment of shock absorber wear,
refer to 31 31 031.
Saloon/Sedan, Coupé, Compact, Touring, Z3 Coupé:
Remove luggage compartment panel.
Convertible:
The screws on the shock absorber mounting are located
under the plastic caps in the convertible top compartment.
Z3 roadster:
Remove panel from convertible top compartment.
Important!
After installation:
Check output shaft for correct seating in final drive.
Raise vehicle, support trailing arm and unfasten screw (1).
Note:
The shock absorber has the function of an arrester band. To
prevent damage to the output shaft, do not remove the
support or raise the vehicle.
Installation:
Thrust washer on rubber mount must point to screw head.
Tightening torque, 33 52 1AZ.
Pull off cap.
Unscrew nuts. If necessary, remove reinforcement plate.
Installation:
Install new seal between support bearing and body. Replace
self-locking nuts.
If a reinforcement plate was fitted, this must now be
reinstalled.
Tightening torque, 33 52 3AZ.
RA Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear shock absorber
BMW AG - TIS
24.01.2013 11:06
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