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Technical Service Bulletins > < Replace both rear springs and damper rings

Replace shock absorbers - both sides rear

Note:   Only replace shock absorbers in pairs. Use shock absorbers from "Aftersales" relevant to vehicle version and equipment package when replacing shock absorbers.


When lifting at the jacking points on the vehicle, take care that all rear axle bolts and the contact points for the centring device remain accessible.

1.   Remove rear wheels.
•   Unscrew 10x or 8x wheel bolts
Note:   Mark position relative to wheel hub
Object Number: 10678717  Size: DEFAULT

2.   Loosen wheel arch protective lining
•   Unscrew 2x bolt (1)
3.   Remove wheel arch protective lining
•   Unscrew 5x nuts (arrows)
•   Remove protective lining

4.   Place hydraulic jack in conjunction with CH-48374 (4) on rear axle.
5.   Remove shock absorber
•   Unscrew lower bolt (3)
•   Unscrew 2x bolt (1), (2) top
•   Remove shock absorber
Object Number: 10679772  Size: DEFAULT


6.   Install shock absorber
•   Tighten lower bolt 90 Nm
•   Tighten 2x new bolts top 55 Nm + 60° + 15°
7.   Install wheel arch protective lining
•   Insert protective lining
•   Tighten 5x nuts
8.   Attach wheel arch protective lining
•   Tighten 2x bolt
9.   Detach wheel arch protective lining rear right outside
•   Unscrew 2x bolt
10.   Remove wheel arch protective lining right
•   Unscrew 5x nuts
•   Remove wheel arch protective lining
11.   Lower hydraulic jack in conjunction with CH-48374 and remove
12.   Attach rear wheels
•   Tighten 10x or 8x wheel bolts 110 Nm

Technical Service Bulletins > < Replace both rear springs and damper rings