X Series E83 X3 2.5Si (N52K) OFFRD
33 52 000
Removing and installing / replacing rear left
or right shock absorber
Note:
Read and comply with Information on replacing shock absorbers.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Remove rear wheel
•
Remove luggage compartment panel on left and/or right
Warning!
Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result
in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically
injuring other persons.
When 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
Support trailing arm with a workshop jack (1).
Release screw.
Installation:
Thrust washer (2) on rubber bearing must point to screw head.
Tighten bolt in normal position.
Tightening torque, 33 52 1AZ
.
Open and secure anti-drumming lining (1) in area of support
bearing.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Remove shock absorber with support bearing towards bottom.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ
.
RA Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right shock absorber
BMW AG - TIS
11.02.2013 13:50
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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