Situation
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect
This is not necessary for technical reasons and
Notes
IMPORTANT: Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in
the event of
corrosion breakage!
The coil spring is allocated in the Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) under
the menu
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK (STABILIZER
LINK) FOR LEFT/RIGHT STABILIZER
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove anti-roll bar
Necessary preliminary work
Remove SIDE VIEW VIDEO CAMERA
Pull side view video camera holder off bumper with a suitable tool
(holder is secured with double-sided
adhesive tape).
Installation
Holder (1) is encoded against incorrect installation.
Identification (2) indicates on which side of th
Fig. 8: Rear Axle Layout
Overview, rear axle support with rubber mount
Overview of rear differential/output shafts
Compression strut, front
Overview of steering links
Anti-roll bar link
Anti-roll bar / rubber mount
Shock absorber / support bearing
Coil spring
Wheel bearing / drive flange