To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7.1
Clean the shock absorber fasteners.
Step 7.2
Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a crowbar. Use a tap wrench.
Step 9
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10
Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
Step 11
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: shock absorbers – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 12
Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638)
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