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

Version A:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 17 2AZ .

Remove vibration absorber (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Vibration Absorber And Screw

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Version A with additional absorber:

Only E92 320 D with automatic transmission!

Release bolt (1) and remove the vibration damper (3) with the additional mass (2).

Tightening torque 33 17 4AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Damper And Bolt

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Version B:

Undo screw (1) and remove vibration absorber (2).

Tightening torque 33 17 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Vibration Absorber And Screw

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Version C:

NOTE: Removal process shown for left-hand vibration absorber.

Undo screw (1) and remove vibration absorber (2).

Tightening torque 33 17 3AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Screw And Vibration Absorber

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Version D (E93):

Remove trailing link on left and right rear axle.

Undo screws (1) and remove vibration absorber (2).

Tightening torque 33 33 3AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Vibration Absorber And Screws

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