BMW 33503451402 Rear Shock Absorber

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It is recommended to replace shock absorbers only in pairs, that is, only left or right ones. Take out cargo area trim and lift the vehicle to take off the rear wheels. Place revolve and prevent the falling of the trailing arm by placing an adjustable jack stand from under the trailing arm and then, take off the lower mounting bolt of the shock absorber. Trailing arm should be supported before removing the lower shock absorber bolt as damage to drive axle CV joints may result. Inside the cargo area, unscrew the fastener and get rid of it and likewise, lift the dust cap off. If necessary stabilise the shock absorber by holding it from below and then take out the upper mounting nuts and pull out the shock absorber from the wheel housing. Transfer the mounting plate, dust cover and bump stop and other such parts to the new shock absorber and check for damages and change the worn out components as and when required. The process of installation is virtually the reversal of that of withdrawal and all threaded bolts, nuts, and mated surfaces for the assembly are purged. Place the shock absorber mounting plate on the body with new self-locking nuts: tighten the fasteners only after the car has been lowered and the suspension has settled. Last of all, ensure that the rear drive axle is well positioned in the differential.

If needed, use BMW special tool 312230 to spread the steering knuckle pinch collar.

Release the compressor carefully and evenly to allow the spring to expand slowly.