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Note:

Pictured: the support pot for steel spring suspension or 5-seater
with ride-height control up to 09/2007, both for conventional shock
absorbers and controlled shock absorbers. From 09/2007 this
support pot will only be fitted in vehicles with steel spring
suspension.

 

Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque  33 52 1AZ

.

Remove shock absorber if necessary with connecting lines in
downward direction.

Installation:

Clean body contact surface for support bearing flange all round.

Important!

Replace faulty sealing washer (1).

Refit sealing washer (1).

Replacement:

Modify support bearing.

Modify auxiliary damper (1) and protective tube (2) incl. support
pot ().

Installation:

Check auxiliary damper (1) and protective tube (2) for damage,
replace if necessary.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right shock absorber

BMW AG - TIS

08.02.2013  04:40

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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