33 10... Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper

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Variant A:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 17 2AZ, see 33 17 REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTINGS

Remove vibration damper (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Vibration Damper With Mounting Screw (Variant A)

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Variant B:

Release bolt (1) and remove vibration damper (2).

Tightening torque 33 17 3AZ, see 33 17 REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTINGS

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Damper With Mounting Bolt (Variant B)

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Variant C:

NOTE: Removal depicted on left vibration damper.

Release bolt (1) and remove vibration damper (2).

Tightening torque 33 17 3AZ, see 33 17 REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTINGS

Variant D (E93):

Fig 3: Identifying Vibration Damper With Mounting Bolt (Variant C)

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Remove left and right tension struts (on rear axle).

Release bolts (1) and remove vibration damper (2).

Tightening torque 33 33 3AZ, see 33 33 REAR AXLE SUSPENSION

Fig 4: Identifying Vibration Damper With Mounting Bolt - Variant D (E93)

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