Sprinter 3500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo VIN 45 (2007)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Shock Absorber
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Support the rear axle.
3. Remove the shock absorber bolt (3) from the rear axle (4).
4. Remove the shock absorber bolt (1) from the frame side.
5. Remove the shock absorber (2).
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Install the shock absorber (2).
2. Install the shock absorber bolt (1) to the frame side. Tighten to 135 Nm (100 ft.lbs.).
3. Install the shock absorber bolt (3) to the rear axle (4). Tighten to 106 Nm (78 ft.lbs.) for (M12X1.5 bolt) or Tighten to 135 Nm (100 ft.lbs.) for
(M14X1.5 bolt).
4. Remove the support for the rear axle.
5. Lower the vehicle.
