2010 Release
E-12
- Disassembly
Operations Photos
1 -
Remove the upper nut, holding the shock
absorber with a hexagonal socket wrench.
2 -
Remove the snap ring (1).
3 -
Loosen the nut (5) and locknut (6) so that
the spring is relaxed (3).
4 -
Remove the retainer ring (2) from the
spring cup.
5 -
Remove the suspension spring cup (3).
6 -
Remove the suspension spring (4).
7 -
Unscrew the support strut shock absorber
rod
- Reassembly
Operations
1 -
Thoroughly clean the inside of the support strut and shock absorber cartridge.
2 -
Replace the filters (ref 77 11 156 541) where necessary.
3 -
Position the bump stop (ref 77 11 160 290) on the shock absorber rod.
4 -
Lubricate the shock absorber cartridge with Bilstein grease (ref 77 11 126 744).
5 -
Proceed in reverse removal order.
6 -
Tighten the upper shock absorber nut to 105Nm.
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