3 Series E91 330xi (N52) TOUR
33 52 000
Removing and installing/replacing rear left or
right shock absorber
Important!
Installing shock absorbers of different manufacturers on a
single axle is not permitted!
Note: Use BMW part number (1) to find the matching shock
absorber.
Warning!
Danger to life!
Car may tilt off lifting platform if the workshop jack is
incorrectly handled.
After supporting components, make sure that:
•
the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
•
the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the
lifting platform
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Remove rear wheel
•
Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim
Note:
Read and comply with Information on replacing shock absorbers.
Support wheel carrier with workshop jack.
Release nut; if necessary brace on hex head.
Raise wheel carrier with workshop jack until shock absorber can
be removed from rubber mount.
Press shock absorber together and remove from rubber mount.
Slowly lower wheel carrier until wheel carrier is suspended.
Remove workshop jack underneath car and lower car.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
RA Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right shock absorber
BMW AG - TIS
21.02.2013 05:17
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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