Shock Absorber, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the expanding rivets -2-.

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-- Pull the wind deflector -1- slightly outward in direction of -arrow- and remove.

-- Turn the wheel hub, until a wheel bolt hole is at the top.

-- Install the :T10149 with a wheel bolt -2- on the wheel hub.

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NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Insert the :T10149 in the :VAS6931 and lift the wheel bearing housing slightly.

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

Do not lower the wheel bearing housing with the :VAS6931 if the upper or lower threaded connection for the shock absorber was separated.
Do not leave the :VAS6931 under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Equipped on some models: Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the upper shock absorber fastener.

Equipment Versions with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC):

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-- Bleed the DRC system (Dynamic Ride Control). Refer to DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC), DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the union bolt -2- and free up the hose line -1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- and remove the shock absorber -2-.